The Advent Herald, and Signs of the Times Reporter [Himes], vol. 8
The Advent Herald, and Signs of the Times Reporter [Himes], Vol. 8 (August 7, 1844 to February 5, 1845)
1844
August 7, 1844
Vol. VIII. No. 1. Boston, Whole No. 171
Joshua V. Himes
THE ADVENT HERALD,
AND SIGNS OF THE TIMES REPORTER.
BEHOLD! THE BRIDEGROOM COMETH!! GO YE OUT TO MEET HIM!!!
NEW SERIES VOL. VIII. NO. 1. BOSTON, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1844. WHOLE NO. 171. HST August 7, 1844, page 1.1
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From the Voice of Truth. HST August 7, 1844, page 1.7
GLAD TIDINGS! GLAD TIDINGS!!
Glad tidings! glad tidings! the kingdom’s at hand,
And soon on Mount Zion the ransomed shall stand,
Soon Jesus, in glory, will come in the sky,
Rejoice with thanksgiving! redemption is nigh!
HST August 7, 1844, page 1.8
Glad tidings! glad tidings! the “poor” will be blest,
For theirs is the kingdom—in heaven they’ll rest,
With shouts they’ll mount upward and meet him on high:
Salvation and glory! redemption is nigh!
HST August 7, 1844, page 1.9
Glad tidings! glad tidings! The “mourners” will be
No longer grief-stricken when Jesus they see:
He’ll comfort them all—sooth each sorrow and sigh—
Oh, praises forever! redemption is nigh!
HST August 7, 1844, page 1.10
Glad tidings! glad tidings! the kingdom will come,
And then all the “meek” will inherit a home;
In the new earth’s “green pastures” they’ll quietly rest
“Beside the still waters” with Jesus be blest.
HST August 7, 1844, page 1.11
Glad tidings! glad tidings! we love righteousness—
That, we “hungered and thirsted for,” we shall possess;
We’ll go with trimmed lamps to meet the Most High—
Rejoice and give praises! redemption is nigh!
HST August 7, 1844, page 1.12
Glad tidings! glad tidings! the “holy in heart”
“In God’s new creation shall all share a part;
They welcome their king; for his coming they sigh,
That he may be crowned—redemption is nigh!
HST August 7, 1844, page 1.13
Glad tidings! glad tidings—Oh sound it abroad,
The kingdom is coming—the kingdom of God!
And Jesus no more “expecting on high”
Will a wait his proud foes—redemption is nigh!
HST August 7, 1844, page 1.14
Glad tidings! glad tidings! earth’s groaning is o’er!
Death, sin and the curse, they’ll never be more;
In the kingdom eternal, like stars in the sky,
Shine the righteous in glory—redemption is nigh!
HST August 7, 1844, page 1.15
Glad tidings! glad tidings! proclaim it afar;
Proclaim, He is rising the bright morning star!
Oh, poor sinners—wretches, the tidings receive,
The kingdom is hasting—repent and believe.
HST August 7, 1844, page 1.16
Glad tidings! glad tidings! Oh sound it abroad,
The kingdom is coming—the kingdom of God!
Oh, ye that are waiting, haste sound the glad cry,
Salvation and Glory! redemption is nigh!
E. C. C.
Rochester, 26th July, 1844.
HST August 7, 1844, page 1.17
“The Hail shall sweep away the Refuge of Lies.”
Reader, are you sure that the considerations which deter you from attending to the evidences of approaching judgment, and laying your heart open to the convictions which are thereby produced, are not a refuge of lies, which the hail will sweep away? Have you no misgivings? Have you shut your eyes, closed your ears, and hardened your heart; till God himself has given you up to a spirit of slumber, which nothing but the trump of the archangel will break? Alas! Alas! With most of those who have rejected the evidences of the near approach of the Bridegroom, I do believe this is an alarming fact, and that the lies under which they have taken refuge, will so shield them from conviction that no argument will ever reach their conscience; but despite of all, they will slumber on, till their refuge is swept away. HST August 7, 1844, page 1.18
But who are those who are taking refuge under falsehood? It will not be doubted but that multitudes are thus doing; yet, probably not an individual of them would acknowledge himself of the number. Consequently the most alarming threatnings from the mouth of Jehovah are no more needed than the idle wind which murmurs in the distance for a moment, and then dies away. In view of this, I am ready to drop my feeble pen in despair of benefiting one soul. But remembering that the excellency of the power is of God, and that his word is sharper than any two edged sword when accompanied by the Holy Spirit, I will endeavor to show from his word who are trusting in lies, and will find their refuge fail them in the day of judgment. HST August 7, 1844, page 1.19
1. The Atheist, who has no God; for God is the refuge of his people. He will then behold the God whose existence he has denied “coming in the clouds of heaven, with great power and glory.” HST August 7, 1844, page 1.20
2. The Deist, who will find that the word, of which he has denied God as the author, “is the word by which he must be judged in the last day.” HST August 7, 1844, page 1.21
3. The Universalist, who will find his hope swept away, when “the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven, with his mighty angels, in flaming fire, taking vengeance on them that know not God, and obey not the gospel, who shall be punished with everlasting destruction, from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power.” HST August 7, 1844, page 1.22
4. Those who do not repent of their sins, and embrace the offers of pardon through a crucified Savior. Such “put far away the evil day,” and say in their heart “to-morrow shall be as this day, and much more abundant.” The adversary of souls has promised them peace, though they walk in the imagination of their own evil hearts. If they did not trust in such deceits, they could not rest a moment, till their peace was made with God. But the expectation of having time enough yet, and that all will be finally well, is a refuge under which they rest securely, on the brink of destruction. O, what would they give for a few moments of the time which they now devote to anything rather than the service of God; when he shall say, “Because I called and ye refused, I will laugh at your calamity, and mock when your fear cometh.” HST August 7, 1844, page 1.23
5. Those who have a form of godliness without the power. When the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the water shall overflow the hiding place, these will find their hope like the spider’s web; and the relinquishing of it will be as the giving up of the ghost. Were it not that such make their profession of religion; their attachment to the nominal church; their prayers, duties, and ordinances; their zeal for doctrines and forms of worship; were it not that they make these things a refuge so strong, as to feel perfectly secure; they would see, that both their righteousness and their zeal, instead of exceeding, fall far below that of the scribes and pharisees, and their delusive hopes will be swept away, when they find that they “shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.” Let the nominal church of all denominations, yea, let every individual who has the form of godliness, see to it, that the power is not wanting, for God has said of the lukewarm, “because thou art neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.” Are not the nominal church and ministry now in a lukewarm state; and saying, I am rich and increased in goods, and have need of nothing? Are they not making lies their refuge, and under falsehood hiding themselves? Bold charge, say you; “what authority have you for judging thus?” I claim no authority. I pass not my own judgment. I merely ask the question and refer to the word of God for the answer. It is by this we must shortly be judged; and to this I desire to submit myself, that if I am cleaving to any false refuge, I may discover it and make my escape to a better, before it shall be too late; and if you are honest, you will do the same. Is not then the disposition we manifest in this respect, of itself a sufficient test, by which to try whether our refuge is true, or false? Let the word of God answer. “Every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light lest his deeds should be reproved. But he that doeth truth cometh to the light that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.” But who are they that are saying “we know nothing about the time of the Lord’s coming, and we don’t believe any one does.” Have you examined the subject prayerfully and candidly? “No.” Will you go and hear those who have, and judge for yourselves? “No, we will have nothing to do with it.” Will you admit any such to your place of worship, to present the evidence from God’s word that the end of all things is at hand? “No, we will have none of it here; it will break up the church.” Does this look like coming to the light? Let such beware, lest they shut up the kingdom of heaven against men, neither going in themselves, nor suffering them that are entering to go in. But do not some of your members wish to hear? Yes, and because they cannot have the privilege with us, they take the liberty to go where they can. And we deem it our duty, for such misdemeanor, to exclude them from our fellowship and communion. Can you bring any argument to prove that we can know nothing in regard to the time? Yes, “of that day and hour knoweth no man.” This is not pretended. But that we may have the same evidence in regard to the time of Christ’s coming, that we have of the approaching summer when the trees put forth leaves, himself has assured us. But can you prove our expositions of the prophecies and calculations of the prophetic periods to be false? We have no need of that; time has proved it for us. That the time at which we expected the event, according to the best light we could obtain, relying on the correctness of human chronology, has passed, and an apparent tarrying of the vision, we admit; as from Habakkuk 2:2-3, we find God designed there should be. But it is evident this tarrying is to be short. It will no doubt be long enough to test the faith of God’s waiting people, and to humble and purify them; to sever the chaff from the wheat; and to give those who trust in lies time to become ripe for destruction, under that soothing deceit “a thousand years yet;” peace, “peace, at least a thousand years.” The day of judgment cannot come yet, the Jews must return some way, or somewhere; we don’t know just how. The world is to be converted, and the watchmen see eye to eye. We don’t know whether they are to be stationed so near each other, as to have eye meet eye; or all be of one accord in their religious views. Now let us see whether we can ascertain the truth or falsehood of this refuge. If they are to be so near as to be in constant view, with their present discordant feelings, the jealous glance, with which they would come in contact, would afford them little pleasure; and if their views are to harmonise, their prospects are every day becoming darker. If the carnal Jews are to return temporally, Ezekiel made a mistake when he said, “and thou profane and wicked prince of Israel, whose day is come, when iniquity shall have an end. Thus saith the Lord God. Remove the diadem, and take off the crown; this shall not be the same: exalt him that is low, and abase him that is high. I will overturn, overturn, overturn it: and it shall be no more till he comes whose right it is, and I will give it him.” (Ezekiel 21:25-27.) And if they are to return spiritually, Isaiah was equally in error, when he said concerning them “make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed. Then said I, Lord, how long? And he answered, until the cities be wasted without inhabitant, and the houses without man, and the land be utterly desolate; and the Lord have removed men far away, and there be a great forsaking in the midst of the land.” (Isaiah 6:10-12.) And Ezekiel, in 16:53-55, gives Jerusalem the same encouragement of a restoration that he does Sodom. But who expects any restoration of Sodom? Again, if the earth is to remain a thousand years, and the population increase at the past and present ratio, it can be mathematically demonstrated, that the present earth would not afford space sufficient for its inhabitants. And the word of God assures us, that a time of universal peace is never to exist on earth, till the final consummation, but that the tares and wheat will grow together till the harvest; and that the persecuting power, whatever it may be, Daniel 7:21, will make war with the saints, all the Ancient of days shall come, with flaming fire, the judgment set, and the books be opened, Daniel 7:8-10. But multitudes will resort to such refuges, till the hail shall sweep them away, and they shall call in vain for rocks and mountains to cover them from the face of him who sits upon the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb. Think, you who now despise these warnings, think, what consternation will seize your guilty soul, when you shall see that same Jesus who went up into heaven, coming in the clouds, the dead and living saints rising to meet him in the air, the last plagues poured out upon the rejecters of his warnings, and despisers of his servants, who have been crying, behold the bridegroom cometh; while your despairing eyes are turned in vain for help to those who now quiet your conscience and calm your [original illegible] with the cry of peace and safety. O, beware of listening to this syren, for God has declared that “when they shall say peace and safety, sudden destruction cometh, and they shall not escape.” Now is this very time. They are saying “the time is all gone by,” the danger is over. Is it not then the very time when sudden destruction cometh? “Time gone by.” Well, look at Ezekiel 12. and read from 21st verse through the chap., and see if that prophecy is not having a literal fulfilment. Are they not saying “the time is prolonged, and every vision faileth?” See in the 23rd v., what is to be the reply. “Say unto them, the time is at hand, and the effect of every vision.” If the effect of every vision is at hand, then none will remain unfulfilled. Then the coming of Christ,, and the resurrection, seen in vision by the prophets, and by the apostle John, will have their effect, or fulfilment. If time had closed when first expected, the wicked would not have had opportunity to have brought this accusation, and the prophecy that they would thus say, could not have been fulfilled. Ah! little do they think, who are saying in effect “the time is prolonged, and every vision faileth,” that they are thereby giving positive evidence, that “the time is at hand and the effect of every vision,” and that thus God makes their opposition to his word, the very means of fulfilling it. Just as the Jews, who rejected the Savior at his first advent, “because they knew not the voice of the prophets” concerning him, though they heard them “read every Sabbath, fulfilled them in condemning him.” (Acts 13:27.) The fulfillment of the passage in Ezek., above referred to, together with Habakkuk 2:2, 3, confirm the theory which has been built upon the prophecies, as mainly, if not wholly correct; for we are brought to the place where all the prophetic rays appear to be tending, and which, by their convergence, can be at no great distance, and the point is not yet reached, but there is an apparent tarrying of the vision, and for one I am resolved to obey the injunction, “though it tarry, wait for it,” and to believe that “it will surely come and not tarry.” I have no fellowship for that expediency, which would compromise with unbelief, and make provision for a failure of God’s word. My league with this world’s friendship is broken, and yours must be, before you can have that union with Christ, which will secure you an unfailing refuge, “for the friendship of the world is enmity with God.” HST August 7, 1844, page 1.24
In conclusion, I would request those who scorn to hear, or examine the evidence of the advent near; who exercise a despotism over those who wish the privilege of doing it; who are taking refuge in that which will not profit them, and mocking those who give them warning; to consider the word of the Lord, by Isaiah 28:14-22. “Wherefore hear the word of the Lord, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem. Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us: for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves: Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold I lay in Zion for a foundation, a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste. Judgment also will I lay to the line, and righteousness to the plummet: and the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow the hiding-place. And your covenant with death shall be disannulled, and your agreement with hell shall not stand; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, then ye shall be trodden down by it. From the time that it goeth forth it shall take you: for morning by morning shall it pass over, by day and by night: and it shall be a vexation only to understand the report. For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it. For the Lord shall rise up as in mount Perazim, he shall be wroth as in the valley of Gibeon, that he may do his work, his strange work; and bring to pass his act, his strange act. Now therefore be ye not mockers, lest your bands be made strong: for I have heard from the Lord God of hosts a consumption, even determined upon the whole earth.” C. Stowe. HST August 7, 1844, page 2.1
Letter from an Advent Sister
Dear Brother Bliss:—Although a stranger to you in person, I think I am not to the spirit you possess. nor to the God you love. I therefore take my pen to address a word to my sisters in the Advent faith, through your paper, unless you have better materials wherewith to fill it. Dear sisters, while looking around upon the professed followers of Christ in the churches, my heart is sick in view of the awful conformity to the world, which every where prevails. The wearing of gold and costly array, which we see upon almost every sister, (although there are some happy exceptions,) speaks loudly of the lukewarm state of the church. And now, dear sisters, who with me are looking for the speedy coming of our Lord, are we clear in this matter? Are there none of the trappings of this vain world hanging about us? Is there nothing but what we can say of it “I wear it for the glory of God.” Let us for a moment turn our eyes forward to the day when the Son of man shall be revealed, and ask ourselves what we shall want of the world’s ornaments then, shall we wish to appear before our Judge in what the world calls a fashionable dress? O, no, I am sure we shall want nothing then, but the pure and spotless robe of Christ’s righteousness? But if we break the command of God by adorning our bodies with that outward adorning, have we not reason to fear that we shall be found wanting that robe at the marriage supper of the Lamb? I feel that this subject is of great importance, and it will go far to prove our sincerity, if we forsake the world in this thing. I know not as any are guilty who may read these lines; if you are not, I know you will receive them kindly. But it is not enough for us to say that we are clear ourselves, we have duties to do to those around us. We must labor to convince others of the sinfulness of such conformity to the world. Whenever there is an individual within the circle of our influence, let us go to them in the spirit of our Master, and faithfully discharge our duty, even though we should be reproached for it. If we suffer for Christ’s sake, happy are we. Let us often reflect how short our time is, and what is just before us. Shall we not glory in the cross a few days, when a crown awaits us. I think I hear many say, “yes, we will labor for Jesus, who has done so much for us?” If his blood has cleansed our souls, how great our obligation to do with our might what our hands find to do for him. O, then let us labor not in this thing only, but for the purification of Zion in every respect, knowing that our labor will not be in vain in the Lord. But let us meanwhile watch closely our own hearts, that we take no glory to ourselves, but give all to him to whom it is due. Let us so live that we may feel that is not we that speak, but the Holy Ghost that speaketh in us. And O, if we are faithful to the end “eye hath not seen, nor ear hath heard, neither hath it entered into the heart of man, the things that God hath prepared for us.” Let us continually believe in Christ our righteousness for strength, for without him we can do nothing, but through his strength we can do all things that are required of us, as well as St. Paul could. Let us do the work of every day in the day, “taking no thought for the morrow,” for Christ has told us, “sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof,” and soon, yes, very soon, our labors will be ended, and we shall enter into the joy of our Lord. O may it be said of each of us “she hath done what she could.” O, let us so live that Zion shall feel our influence, and God be glorified through us, and we have an abundant entrance into the New Jerusalem, and not be saved so as by fire. HST August 7, 1844, page 2.2
A sister who believes the end of all things is at hand, and desires continually to realize it. Hawley Mass, July 16, 1844. HST August 7, 1844, page 3.1
A Magnificent Festival
The following letter was written some year since by the late Rev. Mr. Buckminster, and may be interesting to our readers. HST August 7, 1844, page 3.2
I have seen a picturesque description of a fashionable ball given in the neighborhood of Albany, in honor of the marriage of Mr.——and Miss——. The guests were many, the accommodations spacious, rendered splendid by all that art and taste could contribute. Fancy and ornament combined their powers to throw a lustre over the delighted attendants. Three hundred silver candlesticks, and an indefinite number of lamps poured their light upon thirty mirrors, which faithfully reflected what they received, in softened brightness. The refreshments were delicious, and served in a style of elegance and even grandeur. The music and amusements were enchanting. HST August 7, 1844, page 3.3
This must have been a scence highly delightful to men of this world, and the daughters of worldly taste and pleasure. But I find it lasted but for one short night; nay, it blushed to meet the rising sun, as though conscious that that little lamp would tarnish all its glory. The ladies returned at three, the gentlemen at five; probably both resolved to take revenge on this disturber of nightly pleasure, by despising his charms till they should be lost in the evening hemisphere. HST August 7, 1844, page 3.4
The reading of this description suggested to me the thought of attempting a faint sketch of a marriage festival, for which preparation has long been making, and partial descriptions given from time to time of what is to be exhibited. To this festival I have the honor of an invitation as a guest. I am entrusted with authority to invite others. I have heard a little, and imagine more of this transporting scene, but could I correctly paint both, the half would not be told you. This festival is to be celebrated at a palace whose length and breadth are twelve thousand furlongs; its height and stories are proportionally elevated. It stands on a foundation of twelve different kinds of precious stones of variegated hue, arranged with so much art as to throw on each other reciprocal and increasing lustre, all producing such a flood of splendor as mocks the attempts of men or angels to describe. To this palace there are twelve avenues, all paved with gold, leading to gates that are entire pearl.—Each gate is of one pearl, neither fractured nor divided. The flooring of the palace is of pure gold, as it were transparent glass. The ceiling of the house is of jasper. The particular apartments, the hangings, the ornaments, I cannot pretend to describe; but if they bear an increased proportion to the elegance of the exterior, what must they be? Oh! let us be ambitious to go and see. HST August 7, 1844, page 3.5
Of the guests that are invited, I will give you no particular account, and a still less perfect one of those who will accept. Of one circle, there were, long ago, one hundred and forty and four thousand, that had accepted the invitation. Among these were kings and queens, princes and princesses, noblemen and their daughters, priests and prophets. Since that time the number of invited servants has been greatly increased, and they have been running with notes of invitation to more distant towns and families; and though they often meet with “I pray thee have me excused,” through indisposition, want of taste, or trivial and foolish engagements, yet upon the safest grounds, I can assure you, there will be such a collection that no man can number. Of the dress of the guests, I cannot pretend to give an exact account. Some few particulars only have come to my knowledge. Their raiment will be of wrought gold, of the most elegant and delicate needle-work, and their general splendor will be as though they were “clothed with the sun, and crowned with a crown of stars.” But their principal glory and beauty and excellency are within in the sweetness of their dispositions, the elevation of their minds, the purity of their hearts, and the entire possession of their souls. They are all glorious; not one worthless character will be found among them, not one who will be watching to make unfriendly remarks, not one to render distance and reserve prudential. The music of the mansion will be all manner of instruments, softened by an innumerable multitude of harmonious voices, so adjusted as to make one perfect whole, and pour the full tide of sound upon the enraptured ear. A song is already prepared, and the performers are practising upon it in their different apartments, with reference to the festival. Oh, what will be the effect when they shall perform in full bands! HST August 7, 1844, page 3.6
The entertainments and desserts I shall not touch upon; they will doubtless be in harmony with the rest of the exhibitions. But the principal object, the glory of the whole, is yet unnamed. This is the Bridegroom. Of him I dare not pretend to give a description. I can only say, he is the chiefest among ten thousand, and the one altogether lovely. Such inconceivable light, lustre and glory continually emanate from his divine person, that the extensive palace needs no other light. Its most distant corners are all illuminated with his rays. And, my dear friend, there is a particular circumstance to give interest to this festival. Every guest has a share in the heart and affections of this glorious Bridegroom, and all, combined in one mystical body, constitute the happy bride, for whom all this glory is prepared. This festival commenced, will never close—will never tire. No rising or setting sun, will summon a dispersion: pleasure more and more extatic and refined, will continually spring up. The heavenly Bridegroom will lead us to living fountains of delight, and all occasions of sorrow will forever cease. HST August 7, 1844, page 3.7
My friend, shall earthly scenes and festivals of pleasure, which, compared to this, are like the glow-worm in the light of day, so to interest our passions and engross our thoughts, as to hinder our being suitably attired and ornamented that we may be hailed as welcome guests? I hope to receive that honor and happiness. I hope to meet the circle you have known here, enlarged by those you have never known, and whom I can know here no more. Oh, let us keep this scene habitually in view, and while from time to time we take a part in the innocent festival pleasures of this life, let the fruit and effect be to learn the vanity of these sickening joys, and to increase our desires and endeavors, after those unfading pleasures that flow from God’s right hand. HST August 7, 1844, page 3.8
Letter from Bro. T. Cole
Bro. Bliss:—I wish to say a few words through the Herald about Camp Meetings. We are in the midst of the season when all who are looking for the Lord are interested in these holy convocations. It is highly important that they be appointed and conducted with great wisdom and prudence, as to their time and order, so that the greatest good may be secured to community. I am fully satisfied that we should not hold our Camp meetings over the Sabbath. I am convinced by a thorough experience for three years past, and will give my reasons. First, it takes from five to twenty preachers from the different congregations where they steadily or occasionally labor; while but two or three can lecture on the camp ground on the Sabbath, all might preach if scattered among the different flocks. Second, it takes generally about one half of the brethren and sisters from the meetings at home, and leaves the remainder weak and feeble. Thirdly, there is generally the least good done at camp meetings on the Sabbath of any day during the week: the crowd and unnecessary noise and bustle prevents there being much done in the tents by prayer meetings, and also disturbs those who would hear the preaching from the stand; so that I have almost invariably observed that the saints were not in so devotional a frame of mind on Sabbath evening as on Saturday evening. Another reason why it is so, is, that so many scribes and pharisees, debaters of this world make it a point on the Sabbath (for they cannot spend any other day) to attend on purpose to dispute and contend; and too often brethren are drawn into these debates and strifes, and thereby their spirituality is lessened. The great mass who attend on the Sabbath, and not on other days, are a part of community that we cannot benefit, for the reason that they do not come to be benefited: too many attend for a ride or a walk of pleasure, and it makes too much rumbling of carriages for the Lord’s day. I think our brethren were perfectly right and wise in concluding to have the meeting, appointed to be held in Exeter, close on Saturday. I hope others will follow their example. Timothy Cole. HST August 7, 1844, page 3.9
Lowell, July, 24, 1844.
Letter from Bro. H. Cardell
Dear Brother Bliss:—I write you that you may know my faith is more confirmed in the Advent near. That the Bible is yet my compass, King Jesus my Captain, who goeth before us. The time is past in which we expected the Master’s return to his household. Thus time has shown an error in human chronology of which the learned and wise of these days could not show. It is enjoined upon us to know and “understand” when such and such signs are seen that then he is even at the door. The faithless world is now flaming with proofs, as I view them, in the fulfilling the last mentioned signs as token of his speedy coming. Verily “they shall call the proud happy, yea, they that work wickedly are set up, yea, they that tempt God are even delivered.” Assuredly it is my conviction the Lord is putting his hand the second time with a mighty hand to gather his people, now passing through the fiery trial, and the alarm,” Behold the Bridegroom cometh, go ye out to meet him,” appears to be the Lord’s own work, by repeated tokens of his approbation and trophies of his grace. Assuredly the prophet must have had his eye upon this very time when saying, “Though the vision tarry wait for it, because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” Again, “Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another. And the Lord hearkened and heard it and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord. Yours in the blessed hope. HST August 7, 1844, page 3.10
H. Cardell.
Warren, July 24, 1844.
Letter from Bro. A. D. Howe
Dear Brother Himes.—Though a stranger in the flesh, yet as holding the faith of the gospel, brethren in the Lord, I thought I would write a few lines to you, which you can publish, if you think proper. HST August 7, 1844, page 3.11
It is, between two and three years since a few of the bretheren in this place embraced the doctrine of the Advent Near,—that doctrine which is so cheering to the hearts of all the true followers of the Lord. HST August 7, 1844, page 3.12
We embraced the doctrine after mature deliberation and diligent study of the scriptures, asking God to illuminate the sacred pages, and guide us by his Spirit into the truth. We have heard several lecturers proclaiming the Truth in this place, among whom was our dear brother Fitch, and have been favored with many of the publications of our Advent brethren, among which, the Signs of the Times, has been a welcome messenger, bearing on its wings the consolations of the coming and kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ to many a glad heart. HST August 7, 1844, page 3.13
We have had to encounter, in common with the rest of our brethren, the snares and reproaches of some of the professed followers of Christ, as well as from those who make no pretentions to religion. From the men of this world we must always expect persecution, but when Christians deny that our Savior will ever come and reign personally on the earth, and ridicule those who do believe it, we are led to mourn at their sad departure from the primitive faith. O that the Lord would open the blind eyes, and unstop the deaf ears, lest they perish in their unbelief. We have had our prayer and conference meetings once and sometimes twice in a week, and although we have to see the expiration of ‘43, a few of us can still meet together to encourage and pray with and for each other; the Lord is with us; we are almost destitute of the preaching of the blessed truth, but we have enough of a temporal millennium, it would seem, to satisfy the most worldly minded. HST August 7, 1844, page 3.14
But the Lord has a few free men in this western country, who are manfully striving to resist the advancing tide of error, which is scattering, like the deadly Sirocco, its blight and mildew over the Christian Church. HST August 7, 1844, page 3.15
Though the visits of our brethren are few and far between, yet we welcome them with joy, for then our hungry souls are fed with the bread of life. Will not some brother adopt the idea of the great reformer, John Knox? In this respect, he says, in preaching Christ’s gospel, albeit mine eye, as God knoweth, was not much on worldly promotion; yet the love of friends and carnal affection of some men with whom I was most familiar, led me to reside longer in one place than another, having more respect to the pleasure of the few than, the wants of many. That day I thought I had not sinned, if I had not been idle; but this day I know it was my duty to have had consideration how long I remained in one place, and how many hungry souls were in other places, to whom, alas! none took pains to break and distribute the bread of life. HST August 7, 1844, page 4.1
Go on, brethren, in the strength of the God of Israel, lay not down your armor, but keep the field, proclaiming the truth and exposing error, until our King shall come and release us from our toil; yes, there we shall meet to part no more. Your brother in the blessed hope. A. D. Howe. HST August 7, 1844, page 4.2
Clarksfield, July 18th, 1844. HST August 7, 1844, page 4.3
ADVENT HERALD & REPORTER
“The Lord is at Hand.”
BOSTON, AUGUST 7, 1844.
THE COMMENCEMENT OF ANOTHER VOLUME
This week we present our readers with the first No. of a new Volume—the 8th since its commencement in the spring of 1840. During the four years that this paper has been regularly issued to our readers, the truths it has advocated have spread with surprising rapidity. Those who were looking for the Lord, were then few in number; and had not the Lord been on their side, they must have fainted by the way, amid all the trials and opposition they were called to encounter. But four short years have passed away, and how great has been the change! God has blessed the labors of those who have proclaimed his coming, beyond their most sanguine expectations. The word of God has been indeed a fire and a hammer, and the most flinty rocks have been broken by it. The hardest hearts have melted like wax before it. It has been like fire shut up in the bones of many. It has been proved to be quick and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing assunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Multitudes have been led to tremble at the word of God, and have received it with humble and contrite hearts, finding it indeed a light to to their feet, and a lamp to their path; and those who were gospel hardened sinners, have feasted their soul upon the sincere milk of the word. HST August 7, 1844, page 4.4
The last four years have been a memorable period of time, and thousands will have occasion to look back upon it as the commencement of their Christian career—when they renounced the service of Satan for the service of God. It has been the dawning of a new era. In it, men have, learned, that of a truth, whatsoever things were written afore time, were written for our learning; that the things which are revealed are indeed to us and to our children forever, and that all Scripture is prolitable. They have learned that God has made it our duty to search the Scriptures, and to take heed to the sure word of prophecy, as to a light shining in a dark place. And they have found a beauty, a fullness, a harmony, and a perfection in God’s word they never expected to behold. They have found that its types and symbols, its visions and parables, all the observances of the law and all the predictions of the prophets and apostles, are none of them meaningless, but that all, directly or more distinctly, shadow forth coming realities;—the Bible being one perfect whole, “fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth.” HST August 7, 1844, page 4.5
The proclamation of these glorious truths, has operated as a test upon the spiritual life of many souls. Those who have received it into honest hearts, bowing in humble obedience to all the records of God’s word, have renewed their spiritual strength like the eagle’s; they have been grounded and built up on the word of the living God; and they have been more and more confirmed in the evidences of the kingdom. HST August 7, 1844, page 4.6
On the other hand those who have rejected, deliberately rejected the evidences of the Advent near,—hearing the word of the kingdom and understanding it not—have seemed to lose what had been previously sown in their hearts. And thus multitudes of professors and churches are only moral desolations of Zion, from whom the Holy Spirit has taken his flight. “Lo they have rejected the word of the Lord, and what wisdom is in them?” HST August 7, 1844, page 4.7
It is true that we are tarrying here at a time, when, according to all our expectations, the redeemed out of every nation and kindred and tongue and people, would have united in “the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb,”—the judgments of God being made manifest; but this can have no disheartening influence on those who are of “the faith of our father Abraham.” To those who are looking for such a glorious inheritance, it is blessed to wait. All such have lived in expectation of soon being able to say, “Lo, this is our God, we have waited for him, and he will save us.” But while we remain here we would occupy till the Lord come. We would still be at our posts, doing what we can for the extension of God’s truth, that we may be waiting for the consolation of Israel. We have therefore commenced another volume, in accordance with the original purpose of publishing it so long as it is needed. If the Lord shall come, as we hope, before it is completed, we hope to rest from our labors. HST August 7, 1844, page 4.8
While the Herald is published it is sustained only at great expense; and while every effort is made to put it down by the enemy, and by some few who profess to be Adventists, it is necessary that its friends should be punctual and exert a continued influence in its favor, that it may be sustained without embarrassment. In the mean time, we intend to spare no pains to make it a messenger of truth in heralding the Advent of Him, “whose right it is to reign.” HST August 7, 1844, page 4.9
Editorial Correspondence
Sand Lake Camp-Meeting
Dear Bro.—We have Just closed our meeting at Sand Lake. It continued one week, with increasing interest. There were but few believers in the vicinity, and the rain for three days kept many from the meeting, that would have attended. The main body of the friends present, were from Albany, Troy, and Petersburg. Ten Tents were erected, all of which were well filled with faithful and engaged souls. It was estimated that 4000 were present on the Sabbath. The truth in this vicinity is gaining ground, converts are being made to the faith, and those who have hitherto embraced the doctrine, are growing stronger and stronger. HST August 7, 1844, page 4.10
The lecturers have excited much enquiry among the people, and a desire to hear more on the subject. We had invitations to lecture in many places, which we could not supply. Brn. Preble, S. C. Chandler, and others in Troy, and vicinity, will do what they can. HST August 7, 1844, page 4.11
We leave for Rochester, this morning. Bro. Miller and his son George, will accompany us in this tour. Bro. Miller will give you a letter soon, in which he will correct the current report of the newspapers, that he has given up the faith of the Advent. They will find that he is still in the faith, looking for the advent every hour. J. V. Himes. HST August 7, 1844, page 4.12
Troy, N. Y., July 22, 1844. HST August 7, 1844, page 4.13
Dear Bro.—We arrived in this city yesterday, in good health. I lectured last evening to a large audience in Tallman Hall. I find the brethren united and strong in the faith. Brn. Marsh, Barry and others, are doing well in this city and vicinity. Our camp-meeting commences to-day in Scottsville, about ten miles from this place, on the Genesee canal. We hope for a prosperous meeting. HST August 7, 1844, page 4.14
On our way, we called on the brethren in Syracuse. They hold a regular meeting, but have had but little help. They desire aid; and many of the citizens are anxious to hear Mr. Miller, or some efficient lecturer on the subject. I hope something may be done for them. They pressed us hard to stay and give a few lectures, but our engagements would not permit. HST August 7, 1844, page 4.15
The field:—it is the world. The calls:—We receive them from all parts—numerous—pressing—affecting. The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. What shall be done? We want one thousand faithful men, “full of faith and the Holy Spirit,” to enter the field East, West, North, and South, to “give meat in due season,”—the warning voice. Who will forsake all for Christ and go? Who among the sons and daughters of Zion will go? Who? Let every brother and sister in the land, having gifts to teach, enquire if their skirts will be clean from the blood of souls, if they do not now lift up their voice and proclaim distinctly, “Behold the Bridegroom cometh!” HST August 7, 1844, page 4.16
Yours, J. V. Himes.
Rochester N. Y., July 24, 1844. HST August 7, 1844, page 4.17
Scottsville Camp-meeting—near Rochester N. York
Our meetings were held in a beautiful shade of tall Ash, Oak and Beach trees on the bank of the Genesee river, about twelve miles from Rochester. There were nine tents on the ground, all of which were well filled most of the time with devout worshippers. It being the time of wheat harvest, the congregations through the week were not so large us usual for such meetings. On Sunday there was a large gathering of believers, and also of candid enquirers after the truth. From what we could learn, a deep impression was made upon some sceptical minds, as also upon professors who had not till now given their attention to the subject; some gave signs of penitence, and a few were blessed. A deep conviction was fastened upon many minds which I doubt not will result in their salvation. HST August 7, 1844, page 4.18
The whole community seemed to be stirred up to consider favorably, or else to oppose the subject afresh. I have never had a greater trial of patience with the wicked and scoffing portion of community than at this meeting. They conducted and talked more like the inhabitants of Sodom, than any with whom I ever met in any part of the land. But God restrained them from their threatened violence—and our prayer is that he may have mercy on them and save them from wrath in the day of his coming. HST August 7, 1844, page 4.19
The attendance of lecturers and laborers in this region was large, most of whom took part in the exercises. Brethren Miller, Marsh, Barry, Hill, Smith, Seymour, Hersey, Johnson, Macomber, and others; and among the female laborers were Sisters Hersey, Seymour, Clemons, and Spence. Those who spoke seemed to be full of faith and the Holy Ghost. Bro. Miller never spoke with more power and interest. The closing scene was one of very deep interest to all. We had a baptism, ordination and communion. Bro. H. F. Hill of Geneseo was baptized and set apart to the work to which the Holy Spirit had called him. A large number united in the supper, who, after a parting address, separated in the hope of soon meeting in the Kingdom of God. HST August 7, 1844, page 4.20
We commence our meeting in Buffalo to-morrow. We are all in good health—laboring night and day—waiting for the coming of our shortly expected and glorious King. “Brethren, pray for us.” HST August 7, 1844, page 4.21
Yours, J. V. Himes. HST August 7, 1844, page 4.22
Rochester, July 29, 1844. HST August 7, 1844, page 4.23
The Western Tour.—We find, in consequence of the late rise of water in the Mississipi, that sickness prevails on the river, in the vicinity of St. Louis, to such an extent, that it will not be practicable for Brother Miller to go farther west than Cincinnati, in this tour. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.1
Our Arrangement for the reminder of the tour is as follows:— HST August 7, 1844, page 5.2
Cincinnati.—Spend one week from August 18th to 25th. Friends in the vicinity, who wish to hear Brother Miller, will attend this meeting, as he will lecture through the week at the Tabernacle, including two Sundays. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.3
McConnelsville, Ohio.—At the earnest request of Brother Wethee and Marsh, we shall hold a general Advent Conference at McConnellsville, to commence August 29th and continue over Sunday, Sept. 1st. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.4
Bro. Marsh will make the arrangements accordingly HST August 7, 1844, page 5.5
Harrisburgh, Pa. Sept. 8th, to continue several days. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.6
Philadelphia. Sept. 15th. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.7
New York. Sept. 22nd. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.8
We should have been glad to have tarried longer and done more for the west, but our time being limited, we could not. J. V. Himes. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.9
Buffalo, July 31, 1844. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.10
The Exeter Camp-meeting
We would call the attention of our friends who live in this vicinity, to the notice in another column of the camp-meeting at Exeter N. H. While the brethren in many different sections have been favored with these refreshing occasions, we have had none in this immediate vicinity; but we hope that in this contemplated gathering, there will be made a general effort in every direction to be present. Many of the meetings held this season have been sweet and cherished seasons of refreshing from on high to many souls; and may we not hope that this will be like them indeed a feast of tabernacles, a foretaste of that, when “in this mountain shall the Lord of Hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined.” HST August 7, 1844, page 5.11
Let those who come up thither come up with a spirit of prayer and consecration to God; come up strong in faith that God will be there to own and bless, and will still give gracious answers of mercy to those who pray aright; and come up determined to wrestle like Jacob, and prevail like Israel. Let us remember that that is a consecrated spot, where the children of God have met afore time, and where his Spirit has blessed them; it is where they have taken sweet council together, have sat together in heavenly places, have listened to the glad tidings of salvation, and together have sung the praises of the Lamb and shouted aloud for joy. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.12
Again we say, let there be a great gathering of those who, standing on the word of God, are looking for the coming of their King. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.13
Lecturers, and others, are all invited to come. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.14
A correspondent of the N. H. Baptist Register gravely informs the readers of that paper that at the Advent camp meeting lately held near Concord, “the voices of those who took part were heard from THREE TO FOUR MILES—and words were distinctly heard over a MILE in a house with the doors and windows closed.” Now Bro. I. E. Jones, who was present, says that the most perfect order prevailed, and that it was one of the most quiet, harmonious and refreshing seasons of waiting on the Lord with which he was ever favored. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.15
Certainly if there is so much difference between the other reports of our enemies and the facts, we shall not know when to believe any of their assertions. The above report, however, carries its absurdity upon its face, so that none need be deceived by it. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.16
To Correspondents.—Articles short and to the point, connected with the Advent and Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ, are solicited from those who have the ability to write. Also any items of local intelligence respecting the cause or the condition of the Advent bands, will add much interest to the Herald, and we hope correspondents will continue as heretofore to favor us with the aid of their pens. A Christian spirit cannot be too much cultivated by those who write for the public. Let all bitterness and malice, and evil speaking be put away. And also let us avoid all questions which may result in a controversy among ourselves. We have no time or strength to expend in disputing among brethren. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.17
There seems to be a great unwillingness on the part of the religious papers with whom we exchange to give any credit to the Advent papers when they make extracts from them. We had occasion a short time since to notice a number of articles which had been thus used and no credit given. Since then we notice that the New York Christian Intelligencer has copied from the Herald the “Relief Ship,” by Bro. Lenfest: and gives no intimidation but that it is original in their paper. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.18
Salem, N. H.—Bro. E. C. Gordon writes that they have a small band in that place who are living in expectation of the near coming of the Lord. They wish to hear through the “Herald,” from Bro. Osgood, who has been laboring there. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.19
Bro. Miller wishes to say in answer to the numerous calls of his friends in New England, that he will not be able to comply with their requests until October; if time should continue, he will then do what he can to comply with the calls of the brethren. He will not get home from his western tour until the first of Oct., and then he will need rest for a time. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.20
The Tabernacle.—The meetings at the Tabernacle have thus far been well sustained. Congregations have been good. Bro. S. S. Snow has been laboring with us for a few weeks with great acceptance; and has greatly cheered the hearts of God’s children. He left last week for Worcester. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.21
“The Hope of Israel.”—This is the title of a new paper published at Topsham, Me. by J. Turner and J. Pearson jr. We have received the first two numbers. It appears to be devoted entirely to the doctrine of the Second Advent, and is furnished to subscribers at 25 cents for a vol. of 13 Nos. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.22
Its object may be seen from the following extract from the second No.— HST August 7, 1844, page 5.23
“We do not enter the field at this late hour with a view to abridge the circulation of other advent papers: but as we before remarked, our object is to talk of present truth, and reach, if possible, many in our own state, who have not the means, or if they have are wanting in interest to secure the reading of those which are now published. We would therefore say to our readers, we hope you will continue to take, and read, those papers, for you will readily perceive that our sheet is so small that we shall not be able to quote very largely from them however interesting the matter may be. Our ardent desire is, that those papers may have a much wider circulation till time is dead, and we remove to heaven. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.24
To Subscribers.—Those of our subscribers who may receive bills, are requested to make returns as soon as convenient; and if there are any errors in the bills, or if those who have sent money have not been credited for the same, and will notify us through the medium of their Post Masters, we shall be glad to rectify the same. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.25
The Buffalo Conference commenced yesterday. The audience was large, and the interest is as great as at any former time in this city. We have a full representation from the country, both of ministers and brethren, who bring a good report. Calls for lecturers were never more pressing. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.26
July 31 [original illegible] HST August 7, 1844, page 5.27
City Subscribers. On account of the illness of the carrier, there may have been some irregularity in the distribution of the Herald in the city the past week. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.28
Eating and Drinking.—A pic-nic will be held by the ladies in aid of the New Episcopal Church in Chelsea, on Tuesday afternoon next. It will take place in the Hotel garden.—Boston Times. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.29
Pleasures.—I see that when I follow my shadow, it flies me; when I fly my shadow, it follows me. I know pleasures are but shadows, which hold no longer than the sunshine of my misfortunes. Lest, then, my pleasures should forsake me, I will forsake them. Pleasures most flies me when I most follow it.—Warwick. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.30
A Christian.—A Christian is like the firmament, and is the darkness of affliction that makes his graces to shine out. He is like those herbs and plants that best effuse their odors when bruised. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.31
FOREIGN NEWS
The arrival of the Caledonia the 1st inst., which sailed from Liverpool the 19th ult. brings very little intelligence of any interest. Says Wilmer’s Liverpool Times:— HST August 7, 1844, page 5.32
The principal foreign interests of the last fortnight is centered in the squabble between France and Morocco, which is in a fair way, it will be seen, of adjustment. France has no desire to extend its dominions in Africa, and the Emperor of Morocco finds his cue in healing a breach with so formidable a foe. The result will be to limit the range of Abd-el-Kader’s power of doing mischief, and thereby to consolidate the French possessions of Algeria. Near home, Louis Philippe has been getting into disgrace by calling upon the nation to make provision for the members of his family. We have gone somewhat into detail on the subject in another column. Such a demand, coming from a crowned head, personally, the richest sovereign in Europe, has made a formidable stab to his popularity. Parsimony in a man, and more especially in a monarch, is equivalent in the world’s eye to a moral stain in the character of the other sex—offences contra bonus mores, which are never forgotten or forgiven. Punch last week had a capital cut at the “citizen King,” who is pictured as le pauvre malheurex going round with his hat, asking for alms. The other foreign events since our last are destitute of interest, if we except Spain, where the work of butchery progresses in the inverse ratio of the country’s tranquility. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.33
Italy.—The Gazette d’Augsburg of the 10th contains a long communication, giving an account of the plans formed by the Italian conspirators; one part of which, that relates to Naples, has so recently failed in Calabria. The main point explained is that a grand conspiracy exists which had its agents at Vienna, Paris, and London, principally the latter, for uniting all the different states of Italy into one great Government, whether royal or republican, was left for future consideration. The Pope and the church were to be dismantled, the King of Naples sent adrift, the several dukedoms dispensed with, the King of Lombardy freed from Austrian authority; in short, the Government of Italy was to be established. The first attempts at revolution were to be made at Bologna and at Calabria; but both failed because the persons who had undertaken to advance money in England declined to fulfil their engagements. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.34
Turkey.—Our advices from Constantinople are to the 27th of June. The Sultan had renewed to Sir Stratford Canning his promises in reference to the renegade question. Letters from Syria state that Namik Pacha had left Aleppo with 4000 troops on his way to Orfa. At Mount Lebanon Roman Catholic intrigues were carried to such an extent that it was stated that the construction of the Protestant Church at Jerusalem had been discontinued in consequence of the interference of the local authorities. A large quantity of property and upwards of 1000 lives have been lost in consequence of an inundation at Adana. Albania was tranquil when our letters thence were dispatched. HST August 7, 1844, page 5.35
Prophetic Symbols
In the first ages of the world there were no characters to express the sound of words: and therefore, for the sake of posterity, the [original illegible] then were obliged to contrive some way whereby things memorial might be committed to lasting monuments. This they did by a combination of visible figures, which, according to their notion of them, having a metaphorical relation or similitude, or at least affinity to their conception, might excite in others the very same conceptions. HST August 7, 1844, page 6.1
Now from this difficult kind of writing, in use amongst the most learned men in the Eastern nations, there naturally arose a symbolical way of speaking, the symbolical characters they were so conversant in, continually furnishing them with metaphors, and other tropes, first in their mysterious or religious speeches, and from thence easily passed on to vulgar matters. HST August 7, 1844, page 6.2
Such a figurative and florid way of expression gave a certain majesty and beauty to their thoughts, distinguishing their style from that of the vulgar, and was therefore retained by them even after the invention and use of letters, insomuch that their religion and history, their arts and sciences, and most of their rules and maxims of wisdom, were some way or other couched in such figures or symbols. HST August 7, 1844, page 6.3
And hence is it, in condescension to the ways of men, that the said kind of style is so often used by the sacred writers, and in a manner wholly adopted in the Revelation by St. John; to whom the great events, relating to the Christian Church, were, for reasons of the greatest moment, and sufficiently obvious, represented in visions, evidently consisting of the like kind of symbols; and whose language, therefore, in conformity thereto, is, for the most part, symbolical. HST August 7, 1844, page 6.4
In order, therefore, to understand the said prophecy, it will be absolutely necessary to be in some measure acquainted with the main principles upon which the first inventors of the symbolical character and language founded the signification of their symbols; all the several kinds of symbols which they used, being used by St. John. HST August 7, 1844, page 6.5
In the symbolical character and language, the sun was the symbol of a king, as the chief governor of a kingdom;—or of a father, as the chief governor of a family;—the moon was the symbol of the next in dignity;—and the stars the symbols of inferior governors; which is exactly agreeable to the interpretation in Scripture of Joseph’s symbolical dream, in which he saw the sun, and the moon, and eleven stars pay obeisance to him; the sun being there explained of Jacob the father of the family; the moon of Jacob’s wife, as being the next to him in power; and the eleven stars, of his eleven sons, as being the inferior governors of his household. HST August 7, 1844, page 6.6
The signification of the second kind of single symbols, viz. such as are borrowed from the remaining parts of the works of creation; as animals, mountains, seas, rivers, and the like, is founded (according to the notions which the ancients had of the composition, natures, qualities, position, magnitude, and uses of the said works) upon the principle of affinity and similitude. HST August 7, 1844, page 6.7
Thus a lion, as being accounted the king of beasts, or an eagle as the king of birds, may be the symbol of some earthly monarch;—a scorpion, upon account of his poison, and perpetual moving of his tail to strike, the symbol of an inveterate and deadly enemy. And forasmuch as a collective body may be considered as a totum, or whole, and therefore one, a wild ravenous beast may be the symbol of a tyranical kingdom or empire. HST August 7, 1844, page 6.8
The third sort of symbols, viz. such as are borrowed from the sciences, arts, customs, and practices of men,—as the habit of clothing, a crown, bow, sword, and the like, are, as well as the foregoing, founded on and to be in like manner explained by analogy, according to the use, design, causes, and effects of the matters to which they belong by institution. HST August 7, 1844, page 6.9
By this the habit may, for instance, signify the disposition of a man inwardly, as the habit shows his outward form; so the crown may signify his reigning, because crowns are worn by princes; his bow, his vanquishing; because it was, and in some nations still is, the instrument of war and victory. The buckler, or breast-plate, his courage; because instruments of defence, giving security, and therefore adding courage to the bearer. HST August 7, 1844, page 6.10
The above are extracts from the introduction to Daubuz’s Symbolical Dictionary, a work of rare merit, appended to his commentary on the Revelation of St. John; and not being mentioned in the title page of the work, “its very existence,” says Mr. [original illegible], “is unknown, except to the few who are acquainted with Daubuz’s other writings.” After showing the principles upon which symbolical language is constructed, he then adds:— HST August 7, 1844, page 6.11
“By a judicious use or the said helps, and a steady adherence to the said principles and rules, the exposition of the Revelation may be as easy as that of any other sacred book; it being in reality no more difficult, when once the meaning of the symbols is found out, to give a true explanation of a vision or prophecy, than it is to interpret one language by another. HST August 7, 1844, page 6.12
In a word, the Revelation may undoubtedly be understood, as being most certainly given for that purpose: so that the difficulty of it arises not so much from the nature of the subject or terms used, as for want of due study and application. And yet, to the shame of all those who neglect this prophecy, is there, in Revelation 1:3, this remarkable exhortation given:— HST August 7, 1844, page 6.13
“Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.” HST August 7, 1844, page 6.14
Charles Daubuz died in 1760. Mr. Habershon, in speaking of him, says:— HST August 7, 1844, page 6.15
“There is no commentator who can be compared with Daubuz for the accuracy, the care, and the consistency with which he has explained the prophetic symbols.” He ascertains their signification in the very same manner, and with an equal degree of certainty, as a lexicographer the signification of the words in any dead language; that is, by carefully observing the meaning attached to them by the ancient writers. HST August 7, 1844, page 6.16
From want of due regard to the symbolical language, is chiefly to be ascribed the opposite and conflicting views which have been given of the “sure word of prophecy; whereunto we do well to take heed:” whereas an accurate knowledge of the symbols made use of by the Holy Ghost, would doubtless tend to prevent those vague modes of interpretation here alluded to, and lead to the development and elucidation of much prophetic truth. HST August 7, 1844, page 6.17
As it regards the importance of symbolical knowledge, I shall here adduce the testimony of two eminent writers. The Rev. William Jones, in his Lectures on the Figurative language of Scripture, observes, “To the scholar, the symbolical language of the Bible is so useful, that every candidate for literature will be but a shallow proficient in the wisdom of antiquity, till he works upon this foundation: and for want of it I have seen many childish accounts from men of great figure among the learned. In ancient times, sentiments and science were expressed by men of all professions, under certain signs and symbols, of which the originals are mostly to be found in Scripture, as being the most ancient and authentic of all the records of the world; and showing itself to be such in the form of its language and expression...... Yet, after all, it will be found most valuable to the Christian believer. The knowledge of human languages prepares us for the reading of human authors; and a great part of our life is spent in acquiring them. But the interpretation of this sacred language takes off the seal from the Book of Life, and opens to man the treasures of divine wisdom, which far exceed all other learning, and will be carried with us into another world, where the variety of tongues shall cease, and every other treasure be left behind.” HST August 7, 1844, page 6.18
Mr. Bicheno, speaking of the greater light which will be shed upon the subject of prophecy in the latter day, says, “We are taught to expect that at the time of the end, the Prophetic Scriptures shall be better understood than in former ages.” See Daniel 12:4, 9.) And this, he thinks, will be brought about by the following means: “First, by a greater attention to the prophetic language; and second, by the accomplishment of some of the most remarkable prophecies.” “Symbolical learning,” he observes, “constituted almost the whole of the learning of the most ancient nations; and till the study of this be revived, or attended to with more accuracy than it has for many ages, this book. of Revelation particularly will never be well understood: but when it is, half the work will be done; or we shall at least be prepared to improve the advantages to be derived from those great evolutions which inspiration has announced.” HST August 7, 1844, page 6.19
So pleased w as Mr. Habershon with the Symbolical Dictionary of Daubuz that he has procured its publication in London, and has had the kindness to send us a copy. We find so much information in it respecting the prophetic symbols that we have concluded to make a few extracts from it, and present to our readers a series of numbers in Alphabetical order. HST August 7, 1844, page 6.20
“For understanding the Prophecies, we are, in the first place, to acquaint ourselves with the figurative language of the Prophets.” Sir Isaac Newton. HST August 7, 1844, page 6.21
“The language of symbols is not of arbitrary or uncertain signification, but is interpretable upon fixed principles, to ascertain and define which, is the first duty of a commentator, as the judicious application of that language to the events of history, is the second.”—Cunninghame on the Apocalypse. HST August 7, 1844, page 6.22
A
AIR may be considered as the mansion of the devils—the powers, enemies to God and his Church; HST August 7, 1844, page 6.23
Satan in Ephesians 2:2, being by St. Paul called the prince of the power of the air. In this view, the air denotes the jurisdiction of those invisible powers: and they symbolically signify, and imply, their visible agents and instruments on earth. HST August 7, 1844, page 6.24
According to Vitringa, the air denotes the political and ecclesiastical constitutions of the states or kingdoms of the world. As it is through the medium of the natural air or atmosphere that the natural sun, moon, and stars, communicate to us their light, their heat, and influences; so also, through the symbolical air or atmosphere, (i. e. through the political and ecclesiastical constitutions of states or kingdoms) do the symbolical sun, moon and stars communicate to men their light and heat. The princes and governors of the nations, inasmuch as they cherish their subjects, and abound towards them in care and good management, are, as it were, the breath of the people, like the air which they imbibe and inhale, as they are called in Jeremiah’s Lamentations 4:20. Moreover, as the air is the principle of vitality to man, so these institutions are also the principle of vitality to the body politic. Hence it is, perhaps, that Satan, in Ephesians 2:2, is called, the Prince of the power of the air; because he ruled, and was seated, and enthroned in the political constitutions of the world, which were all framed on principles friendly to the interests of his kingdom. HST August 7, 1844, page 6.25
ANGELS are the ministers and officers of the Divine Court and Providence in the invisible government of the world; and being now become subject to Christ, (Hebrews 1:6,) they serve in the invisible government, and that of the Church and of the world, that it may be brought to the purpose of God in behalf of his Church; of which both together, the secular princes with the clergy, are the visible ministers. HST August 7, 1844, page 6.26
The Angel of a Nation denotes the prince or king thereof. HST August 7, 1844, page 6.27
The Angel of a Church, its bishop, or chief pastor. HST August 7, 1844, page 6.28
An Angel, an inferior ruling power, or a visible agent made use of by God in bringing about the designs of his providence. HST August 7, 1844, page 6.29
An Angel from the Altar, an ecclesiastical minister. HST August 7, 1844, page 6.30
ARM. The arm denotes power, as in Psalm 89:13, “Thou hast a mighty arm.” See also Ezekiel 30:21; Jeremiah 48:25. An outstretched arm signifies the exertion of power, as in Exodus 6:6. HST August 7, 1844, page 6.31
ARROW. The symbol of God’s judgment on his enemies, Psalm 7:13, “He ordaineth his arrows against the persecutors.” Psalm 65:5, “Tnine arrows are sharp in the heart of the King’s enemies.” Zechariah 9:14. HST August 7, 1844, page 6.32
The ASSYRIAN. Symbolical of the whole series and succession of Israel and Judah’s oppressors, until the expiration of the wrath of God, when he returneth unto his people in the multitude of his mercies. Isaiah 14:25, 30:31; 31:8; Micah 5, and compare with Ezekiel 38:17, where Gog is expressly said to be spoken of by the Prophets: “Thus saith the Lord God, Art thou he?” or verily thou art he “of whom I have spoken in old time by my servants the prophets of Israel, which prophecied in those days many years, that I would bring thee against them? “Dr. Lowth, on Isaiah 14:25, observes, “I am apt to think, that by the Assyrian may be meant some remarkable enemies of God’s Church, and particularly those which are expressed by Gog who, as the prophet there tells us, verse 17, were, under several names, spoken of by the prophets of Israel; and it is particularly said of them, that they shall fall on the mountains of Israel, Ezekiel 39:4; the same expression that is used here. HST August 7, 1844, page 6.33
Letter from S. Waterford, me
Dear Brother Bliss.—As it cheers our hearts to hear from the Advent believers scattered over the land, we thought it would be but doing as we would have others do to us, if we let you know how we are prospering, and we love to speak of the goodness of God to us. HST August 7, 1844, page 7.1
You doubtless remember your visit to this place about a year since. Then there were but three or four who had any faith in the truth, that the “end of all things is at hand,” but you spent one Sabbath, (as one remarked at the time,) not in talking about your own faith and doctrine, but in reading to us, from God’s word, the faith and doctrines of the prophets and apostles of old, and that which Jesus himself taught, and, blessed be God, this is what all the Advent teachers are doing, happy they who believe their report; but verily, (for God hath spoken it,) “if we believe not Moses and the prophets, neither shall we believe though one rose from the dead.” The present generation while calling for signs and wonders which are past, (but all for naught to their unbelieving hearts,) seem to forget this. HST August 7, 1844, page 7.2
Within the year past, several others of “like precious faith “have visited us, for which we thank God, and we rejoice that he will reward both you and them. At present there are about fifteen here who are firm in the faith that Jesus is near, and have separated themselves from the nominal church, because that has separated itself from Christ, both in faith and practice. All of these, with the exception of two or three who wait for the opportunity, have, within a few weeks, been buried with Christ in baptism. We find it sweet to bear the reproach which such a course brings upon us from the world. The sorrow and bitterness of heart with which many of those who have been esteemed chief pillars in the church, look upon us who are “led away by the delusion of Millerism,” seems to be very like that which Jewish fathers and rabbis fel: when their children and friends believed on Jesus of Nazareth. HST August 7, 1844, page 7.3
We love to be numbered among those deluded ones who are called after the name of that faithful messenger of God’s truth, whom he has raised up in these days of darkness, when his word is hidden from the people by those who bear rule in holy things; yes, though we have never seen father Miller, we love his name, for it is intimately connected in our hearts with that truth which has been to us salvation, and we love to think that we shall meet in that new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness. Glory to God, the righteous will soon be there, and we expect to be with them, not indeed for any works of righteousness we have done, but because we trust in the atoning blood of Jesus; it is by grace we are saved through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost; but God forbid that any of us should flatter ourselves with the hope that we are his children except we do his will. If we love God with all our heart we shall keep his commandments, for good works are the natural and necessary results of a renewed heart, as truly as is the verdure of the living plant. HST August 7, 1844, page 7.4
There have been some gatherings in this region lately of those who are “looking for that blessed hope,” which lies at the foundation and will be the consummation of the Christian’s faith,—’the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior.” They were well attended, and were indeed seasons of refreshing to the hearts of weary pilgrims, and not only so, but some precious souls who were in nature’s darkness, have been brought into the glorious liberty of the children of God. The spirit manifested in these meetings proved that this “sect every where spoken against as a mover of seditions,” ect. ect., is bound together in the unity of the spirit and bond of peace. HST August 7, 1844, page 7.5
Desiring no creed of man’s forming, no church organization, save a union with Christ our living head, we have fellowship one with another, and we are together waiting like Simeon and Anna of old, for the consolation of Israel. Glory to Jesus, he will soon come to gather the wheat into his garner, for the tares are already being bound in bundles to be burned (how dreadful the thought,) and when the last servant of God shall be sealed in the forehead, then shall be heard from the angels of heaven, what God’s servants are now proclaiming, “Behold the Bridegroom cometh;” then, “joyfully, triumphantly we’ll say to earth, Farewell.” HST August 7, 1844, page 7.6
Yours in the bonds of Christian fellowship, HST August 7, 1844, page 7.7
S. & C. Haskins. HST August 7, 1844, page 7.8
Waterford, Me., July 25, 1844. HST August 7, 1844, page 7.9
“Take Heed to Yourselves.”
God will always have a touch-stone by which to try his children. In Eden, it was a single tree. In Noah’s time, it was giving heed to a message which seemed incredible. Abraham was tried by one test after another, and he who had not shrunk from a call to forsake his birth-place and his kindred, was led to practise deception by dangers created by his fears. But God rebuked and saved him. Christ has left a touch-stone for us, and those who have not shrunk from severer tests, may fail here. “Take Heed to yourselves—lest—at any time,—your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting—and drunkenness,—and the cares of this life—and SO that day come upon you unawares. HST August 7, 1844, page 7.10
This is addressed to disciples—those who have left all for Christ, but it reminds us of the most subtle delusion of the devil, in enticing us to the pleasing notion that when we have begun right, we shall be sure to keep right. You, disciples, says our coming Lord, must take heed. Two snares will be set for you, till the end of time. Neither of them can be removed: therefore, guard against them both. One is in the enjoyments, and the other in the cares of life. Food and drink are necessary but their immoderate use is destructive. “It hardens the heart,” says Henry, “not only with the guilt thereby contracted, but by the ill influence such disorders of the body have on the mind: making men dull and lifeless to duty; stupefying the conscience, and making the mind unaffected with things most affecting.” HST August 7, 1844, page 7.11
The cares of life, disciples as well as others must encounter, but we need not be overcharged with them. But men are prone to extremes, and like a pendulum, swing from one side of a perpendicular, to its opposite side. The grace of God is the only remedy for this. Hence the Bible abounds with warnings against forsaking the duties of life, as well as against burying ourselves in them. When we engage in labor or business, let us take the words of Paul to Timothy, for our ever-present caution: “They who will be rich, fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which plunge men into destruction and perdition: for the love of money is the root of all evil, which some eagerly desiring, have wholly erred from the faith, and pierced themselves all around, with many sorrows.” (Macknight’s Trans.) But let not this friendly though fearful warning drive us to disobey the injunction to provide things honest in the sight of all men, to be dilligent in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord. Paul had occasion to refer the believers in Thessalonica to his own example of working with his hands, and he commanded and entreated them with quietness, to work and eat their own bread. HST August 7, 1844, page 7.12
With these diverse cautions, let us take constant heed to ourselves, lest at any time, in an unguarded moment, we forget to watch—give Satan the advantage—wander from duty as David did, and enter a career of guilt, from which no friendly prophet may warn us, till it is forever too late. Mid. Cry. HST August 7, 1844, page 7.13
Beauties of Romanism.—The following items are copied from the foreign correspondence of the N. Y. Observer. HST August 7, 1844, page 7.14
Bavaria.—In Bavaria, Protestant soldiers are forced to put themselves on their knees in the streets before the holy sacrament, that is to say, to do what in their view is an act of idolatry. HST August 7, 1844, page 7.15
Sardinia.—In Sardinia, the Waldeness of Piedmont, are imprisoned in their valleys, as infected persons, and are forbidden to go abroad. HST August 7, 1844, page 7.16
Austria.—In Austria, a recent law of the emperor forbids, under penalty of fine and imprisonment, any Catholic to embrace Protestantism, before obtaining leave of the government, and this leave will not be granted except in very special cases. Here, then, the government constitutes itself the supreme lord of the conscience! It says to one: “I allow you to become a Protestant,” and to another: “I do not allow you!” HST August 7, 1844, page 7.17
And why? “Because such is my pleasure; you can hold no religious opinions but such as suits me to allow!” Was anything ever seen in the age of the Reformation, even under the reign of the Inquisition, more extravagant and more revolting. HST August 7, 1844, page 7.18
Russia and Turkey.—The Hamburg papers state that letters from the principalities on the Danube, have been received in Hamburg alleging that extraordinary sensation had been caused in the higher circles, by the intelligence said to have been received from St. Petersburg, that endeavors are making on the part of Russia, to unite Servia, Wallachia, and Moldavia, with the adjacent Turkish provinces, into a kingdom, under the supremacy of Turkey, and the protection of Russia. HST August 7, 1844, page 7.19
The report adds that the duke of Leuchtenburg is destined to be the sovereign of this new kingdom; whereas, according to other accounts, Russia would leave the choice entirely to the Porte, and the great European powers. Some steps are said to have been already taken at Constantinople to bring about this project, which is considered as the only means of relieving the Porte from difficulties with which it is surrounded on every side. It seems that some intimations have been made at Vienna—at least this is thought to explain the reports in circulation—respecting the object of the Emperor of Russia’s visit to the British capital. HST August 7, 1844, page 7.20
Danger from Roman Catholic Schools.—It is only a few days since a gentleman of unquestionable veracity stated the following facts to the writer. He said he was acquainted with two families, who sent their daughters to a Roman Catholic seminary. The fathers of these families are highly respectable, and officers in the Protestant churches.—their daughters completed their course of instruction at the seminary and returned to their father’s house. The parents anticipated a great increase of pleasure, in the improvement of the minds and manners of their beloved daughters. You may judge of their amazement and horror, when these daughters told them that they had united with the Roman Catholic church. Up to that hour, the parents thought that all was right. The crisis had passed while the parents, unconscious of danger, were anticipating brighter days in the increased pleasure of social intercourse, which cultivation and refinement would impart. Now the awful reality of apostacy flashes upon them, withering all their hopes, as lightning withers the green and beautiful trees. The reader may imagine the heartfelt grief of those parents when the hour of family worship arrived. Then was presented a scene of anguish caused by the strange, the unnatural conduct of those children, we shall not attempt to describe. These daughters refused to hear their fathers voice in prayer, because they said it was not right to hear heretics pray! HST August 7, 1844, page 7.21
These are not the only cases of the kind.—They are adduced as specimens. They show us clearly as sunbeams, that the teachers in these seminaries have exerted a powerful influence to unsettle the religious principles of their pupils, and persuade them to enter the Roman Catholic Church.—Charleston Observer. HST August 7, 1844, page 7.22
The Jesuits.—Boileau said of the Jesuits, that they were men “who lengthened the Creed, and shortened the Decalogue.” HST August 7, 1844, page 7.23
Bro. H. Parker of Worcester writes, that the Rev. Albert Worthington, a Presbyterian minister of Milford, Mich., to whom he has sent the Herald and Cry the past year, writes that he is very much interested in, and has embraced the Advent doctrine, and is preaching it. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.1
Darlington Camp-Meeting
Since we issued the last number, we have had the privilege of attending an Advent Camp-meeting held in Darlington, Which continued five days. A good influence evidently pervaded the services. The season of refreshing will not soon be forgotten. God has set his broad seal to the truths delivered by his servants. Ample proof was furnished that “the faith which we preach” has not diminished in efficacy. The interest was intense.—We found many intelligent and true-hearted Brethren, some in the Churches and some out, but all determined to act in harmony with their faith. A few souls professed to be converted, and many were revived. Thus a people is being prepared for the Lord. “Truth is mighty and will prevail.”—Voice of Elijah. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.2
Eaton, N. H.—Bro. J Sanborn writes that he is still strong in the faith; and that the F. W. Baptist church in that place have “cut him off” from their number on account of his faith in the coming of the King. He says:— HST August 7, 1844, page 8.3
The cause here, instead of suffering when 1843 was passed, has greatly increased. Several who had only been friendly before came out strong within one month after the time had passed, and there is now double the strength in this place there was a year ago. Since I was voted out of the church, ten others have left them, and we are now a happy band looking for our coming King. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.4
Since the Gilmanton camp-meeting, I have visited Pittsfield, Rye, Grendlan, and Portsmouth, N. H. In the first three towns they are few in numbers, but strong in the faith, giving glory to God. In Portsmouth they are more numerous. We had a blessed time there on the Sabbath. They have commenced a house of worship. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.5
Conferences & Compmeetings
A Second Advent Campmeeting will be held, if time continue, and the Lord is willing, in Newington, eight miles south of Hartford, Ct. on land of Oliver Richards, commencing on Wednesday, Sept. 4, and continue one week, or more. Brethren Miller, Himes, Fitch, Litch, and Storrs, with others, are invited to attend. Arrangements for board will be made upon the ground. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.6
Com.—W. D. Tuller, H. A. Parsons, A Belden, C. Baldwin, A. Mix, H. Munger, John Sutghff, E. Parker, E. L. H. Chamberlain, Wm. Rogers. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.7
ORINGTON, ME.—A campmeeting will be held in Orington, Me. two miles east of Millcreek, on land owned by brother Marvin Wood; the place is well calculated for such a meeting, besidee its being in a neighborhood where there are many strong Adventists. The meeting to commence on the 11th of September next, tents to be erected on the 10th; all our brethren from the west, who can come and tent on the ground, we think had better be at the landing, if they come by water, on the 9th; brethren can transport their baggage to the camp ground free of expense. There is to be a boarding tent on the ground for those who may wish for board on moderate terms. Our preaching brethren are particularly requested to come filled with the Holy Ghost. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.8
Brethren Churchill, Hervey, Jones, Brown, and father Miller are particularly requested to come to our aid. Will the brethren named give us information through the Herald whether we may expect them. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.9
Com.—Jas. Smith, G. W. Brown, E. Baker, Wm. Chapin. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.10
DERRY, N. H.—There will be a campmeeting held in this town, should time continue, to commence on Tuesday, 27th of this month, and continue one week. A pleasant and convenient spot has been selected, in a grove situated 1 1-2 miles from Derry Lower Village, and half a mile Cheeney’s so called. The brethren and sisters in this vicinity, are earnestly invited to attend and bring their tents and provision with them, prepared to stay through the meeting. It is hoped that Brn. T. Cole, I. E. Jones, R. Plummer, and other lecturers will find it convenient to attend. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.11
N. B. Those who do not come provided with tents and provisions, will find good accomodation and board on the ground. In behalf of the brethren, J. Lenfkst. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.12
HILLSBOROUGH, N. H.—The Camp-meeting in Hillsborough, will be held on the road leading from the upper village to East Washington, about 1 1-4 miles from the village. We hope there will be a general gathering of the friends of Christ, with their tents, and show to the world that while waiting for the vision, we are not asleep, or become infidels, as was prophesied of us, but are willing to labor, till our Master shall call us home. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.13
Com.—F. Wheeler, G. W. Barnes, N. Smith. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.14
THE CAMPAIGN
Aug. 10 and 11, Cleaveland, Ohio. Conference. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.15
Aug. 18, and onward, Cincinnati, Ohio. Conference. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.16
Remarks. We shall attend the above meetings, if the Lord permit. And if practicable, Bro. Miller, will accompany us to the west. We intend to pitch the Tent beyond Cincinnati, and go as far as St. Louis, if practicable. J. V. HIMES. Boston, June 22, 1844. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.17
Camp-meeting at Brooklyn Conn. Aug. 20th. The ground selected lies on the farm of Mr. John Allen, about two miles east of Brooklyn village, and two and a half miles from Danielsonville Depot, on the Norwich and Worcester Railroad. Conveyance can be had to the camp ground from either of the above named places, and Mr. Allen will make preparation to accomodate all who may wish, with board, and horse-keeping, on reasonable terms. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.18
Committee.—Thomas Huntington, Thomas Farnum, William Wheeler. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.19
The Midnight Cry will please copy. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.20
Brooklyn, Conn. July 17, 1844. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.21
A Campmeeting will be held, if time continue, in Hillsboro’, N. H. on land of G. W. Barns, half a mile east of the road leading from the Upper Village to East Washington, to commence on Tuesday, August 20th, and continue over the Sabbath. Brethren Shipman, Bennet, and others, are invited to attend. The brethren who can, are, requested to come with tents: and those who wish, can be accommodated with provision for themselves and horses on reasonable terms; those who come by stage to the Upper Village, three miles distant, will find conveyances to the ground. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.22
Com.—F. Wheeler, G. W. Barns, N. Smith. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.23
There will be a Second Advent Campmeeting in Manchester Ct. on ground formerly occupied for that purpose, 9 miles cast of Hartford, commencing Monday, Aug. 19th, to continue to the Saturday following. The sole object of this meeting is to advance vital godliness in the soul. Mid. Cry will please copy. H. MUNGER. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.24
This meeting is to be on Cheney Place, so called; and is 25 miles from Springfield. Br. M. informs us that a committee of 11 have been appointed, who have made arrangements for board, horse-keeping, etc on reasonable terms. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.25
Brethren are requested to attend, and bring their tents, provisions, etc. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.26
There will be an Advent Campmeeting held in the town of Gill, Mass., commencing the 19th of August next, to continue one week. The brethren throughout that region are invited to attend, with tents prepared to tarry through the meeting. Good accommodations for horses near the ground where the meeting is held. Brn. Miller, Litch, Storrs, Preble, and as many others as can, are invited to attend. The meeting will be held in N. E. part of Gill, on the farm of Mr. Nelson Burrow, who will provide board, horse-keeping, etc. Mid. Cry please copy. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.27
DARTMOUTH, MASS.—A Second Advent campmeeting will be held, if time continue, in a grove of Mr. David Wison, in Dartmouth, Ms, about one & half miles west of the Providence and Taunton Rail Road, Passengers stopping at the Head of the river Depot, 3 miles north of N. Bedford, to commence Aug. 26, at 2 P. M. Br. Cole in engaged with others to be there. Come, brethren and friends, with your tents, and reasonable boarding and lodging will be furnished on the ground, about five miles north of New Bedford. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.28
David Wilson.
Brightman Collins,
Joseph Bates.
HST August 7, 1844, page 8.29
EATON CORNER, N. H.—There will be an Advent campmeeting at Eaton Corner, N. H. to commence Friday, Aug. 9, and continue over the Sabbath. Churchill, Harvey, and other ministering brethren, will be in attendance. All our brethren and friends of other towns are invited to attend. T. Sanborn. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.30
Advent Campmeeting at Cabot, Vt. near the Plains, on land of Thomas Lyford, on the old camp-ground formerly occupied by the Methodists, two miles north of the village, to commence Tuesday, Aug. 20, and hold over the Sabbath. Brn Bennet, Shipman and others will attend. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.31
Committee
Cabot—Salmon Gerry, Isaac Kimball, Ezekiel Reed, A. Carpenter, James Walbridge, John Lund. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.32
Danville—Ebenezer Thompson, Asa Perkins. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.33
Peacham—L. Paine,—Wolcott, William C. Titus. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.34
Sutton—Aaron R. Morse,—Walden, Merrill Foster, and Benj. Durill. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.35
Hardwick—Wm. Drew, Seratus Blodgett. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.36
Woodbury—Stephen Chapman. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.37
Calais—Britton Wheelock. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.38
Marshfield, Leonard Wheeler, John Capron. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.39
We hope the above committee will see that arrangements are made in each town to come with tents. We anticipate a glorious gathering of saints. I. H. Shipman. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.40
FITCHBURG MASS.—The Lord will, an Advent camp meeting will be held in Fitchburg, Aug. 28, on ground owned by Luther Gibson, near the Free Will Baptist meeting house, three miles from the village, on the new road toward Ashley; brethren in the ministry, and all who love the appearing of Christ, are invited to come with tents and provisions to continue one week. Provision for entertainment in the house, and for horse-keeping, will be made on reasonable terms. Brethren in the neighboring towns are requested to meet on the ground selected for our meeting; the 1st Wednesday in August, at 10 o’clock A. M. in order to clear the ground, and make other necessary arrangements for the meeting. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.41
For the committee. S. HEATH. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.42
EXETER. N. H.—If the Lord, a campmeeting will be held on the ground occupied last year, two miles east from Exeter, on the Boston and Maine Rail Road, via Dover. It is appointed to commence Monday the 12th of August, at 2 PM, to continue till Saturday noon. The time will be short, and it will be necessary for the tents to be erected on the Saturday previous, or early on Monday morning. The fare on the Boston and Maine Rail Road will be reduced for camp-meeting passengers to half the usual price from Boston and South Berwick and all intermediate places, to the camp-ground. Tickets to be procured at the R. R. offices. Friends on the Eastern road can obtain tickets to the junction at S. Berwick at half the usual price, of Br. John Pearson of Portland, and Br. Gorham Greely, of Saco, Me. The following brethren are appointed a committee for their respective towns, viz. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.43
Exeter—G. T. Stacy and C Haley; Portland—J. Pearson; Portsmouth, G. Pierce and R. Walker; Dover, O. Wyatt; Boston, P. Dickenson and S. Nichols; Lowell, J. P. Hendee, M. M. George, and Dea. Downing; Newburyport, Br. Moody; Pittsfield, E. C. Drew. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.44
It is to be hoped there will be a general attendance at this meeting; the object of which is to present the scriptural evidence of the nearness of the Advent of our Lord and King. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.45
LIBERTY ME.—There will be an Advent Conference at the Liberty Tabernacle, commencing on the 16th of Aug at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, to continue over the Sabbath. It is earnestly desired that some Advent Lecturers from the west will visit us at that time. Will Br. Churchill and Harvey attend? W. B. START, Com. of Cor. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.46
The saints of God will hold a conference, if time continues, in Tunbridge Vt., to commence on Saturday, Aug 10th. at one o’clock P. M., and to hold over the Sabbath. Brn. J. G. Bennett and A. M. Billings, will be in attendance. The Cry will please copy. G. Lyman. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.47
There will be a conference of saints in Cambridge Vt., to commence, if the Lord will, August 16th and continue over the Sabbath. Brethren Bennet and Billings, will be in attendance. The Cry will please copy. H. W. Burnham HST August 7, 1844, page 8.48
Providence permitting, the subscriber will attend meetings in the following places, as follows: Great Falls, N. H. Monday, Aug 5th. Dover, N. H., Tuesday, 6th. Portsmouth, N. H., Wednesday 7th. Exeter, N. H. Friday 9th. Haverhill Mast. 10th and 11th. All the above meetings to commence at 2 P. M. and 7 1-2, except the Sabbath. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.49
Elder Henry Plummer is to be at the Tabernacle in Boston, Aug. 11th. I. E. Jones. HST August 7, 1844, page 8.50
Letters received to July 27, 1844
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