11 August 1892, Volume 12, Number 32.

The Holy Church of Cod.

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Church of God, thou spotless virgin,
Church of Christ, for whom he died;
Thou hast known no human founder,
Jesus bought thee for his bride.
Sanctified by God, the Father,
Built by Jesus Christ, the Son,
Tempered by the Mighty Spirit,
Like the Holy Three in One.

God himself has set the members
In his body all complete,
Organized by Jesus only,
O the union, pure and sweet!
Church of God, the angels marvel
At the music of thy song;
Earth and hell in terror tremble,
As thy army moves along.

Church of God, “Beloved City,”
Thou art of celestial mold,
Lo! from God, and out of heaven,
Came the city of pure gold.
Stones of jasper, dear as crystal,
Is the building of thy wall;
And the Lamb, thy light forever,
Jesus! Jesus! all in all.

God’s own holiness within thee,
His own beauty on thy brow;
Glorified in his own image,
This thy wondrous portion now.
In thee dwells the triune fullness,
Blessing all thy pilgrim days;
All around thee his salvation,
And before thee gates of praise.

Church of God, in heaven written,
Thine the risen life of Christ,
And the treasures to thee given,
Never, never can be priced.
Far above this world’s confusion,
Walking close by Jesus’ side;
Leaning on his loving bosom,
Is the church, his chosen bride.

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PUTTING AWAY SUPERFLUITIES.

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A superfluity is something unnecessary, useless, needless, such things as so often burden a person with crushing weights. In heathen lands are to be found persons who weight themselves down with heavy chains, fasten cumbersome wooden plugs to their lips, wear rings in their noses and ears, afflict themselves with sharp knives, or kneel upon beans, etc. in order to pray to their god. Now this is all uncalled for. But we do not have to cross the seas in order to find persons who are fol­lowing in the same line, or in some ways worse superfluities. Many have the rings in their ears, weighing themselves down with the vanities of this world; some going about chew­ing, spewing out of their mouth a most filthy stuff called tobacco, or filling God’s pure air with a stench from the burning filthy weed,. Can any thing more nearly approach heathendom than such practices? Women murder themselves by inches as it were, by trying to form themselves into the shape of a wasp, and thus not only deform themselves but ..ause their children to inherit diseases which they would otherwise escape. Many through lust and evil practices form habits which are disgraceful to themselves and to those ground them, hurrying themselves on to ruin of both soul and body. May God help the people to turn from the sinful ways of the world and find Jesus a complete Savior from all sin.

But now concerning the followers ..f Jesus, the word of God is very plain. Paul urges them, to let their conversation be holy, their dress be plain, ..ot be conformed to the world; they ..re to walk as Jesus walked, to “lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness.” And let their religion ..e pure and undefiled before God, ..ad keep themselves “unspotted from ..e world.”

When professing Christians act like ..e world, attend church socials, fairs, ..arties, etc., talk like the world, by ..sting, joking, telling idle tales, dress ..e the world by putting on clothing, ..d other wearing apparel not in ..rmony with the Word, you may ..ark such ones as being in great need … a real Bible experience of salvation. ..ble salvation gives us the mind of ..rist, and we love to think and talk … him. There is a great difference ..tween a mere profession, and a ..al possession of salvation. A person may offer long and loud prayers, and make a great display of language, be eloquent in speech, an attentive lis­tener, and all such, yet be without the spirit of God. One reason so many fail to live a Christian life, and make a shipwreck of faith is because they are so loose concerning little matters. They think nothing of say­ing “I’ll bet,” “You bet,” and other little by-words, and now and then “crack a few jokes,” dress just near enough like the world so as to miss their jeers and scoffs. With the practice of these and other little things, the mind is soon drawn away from Christ, family worship is neg­lected or loses its interest, secret prayer is omitted and the lean starv­ing soul is crushed for want of spirit­ual food.

Dear reader, have you reached such a condition? If so, awake out of your sleepy condition, be up and doing and be not a stumbling block for others. Anyone can be an over­comer through Jesus Christ if they will obey the word of God.

E. E. Byrum.

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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS.

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First. “What were the keys that were given to Peter?” Ans. The word of God.

Second. What sheep did Christ speak of when he said, “Other sheep I have which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and there shall be one fold, and one Shepherd?” John 10:16.

Ans. The other sheep are the Gentiles who would receive the word of God. “This fold,” the Jewish na­tion. “One fold,” the church of God. “One shepherd” — Christ.

Third. Where in the Bible does it tell about deacons praying for and anointing the sick with oil.

Ans. Nowhere that we know of. Nevertheless if God gives a deacon the gift of healing he has as good right to use it to God’s glory as any one else. That gift is not confined to the elders. Stephen was one of the first deacons, and God used him to do miracles as well as the apostles. “And Stephen full of power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.” — Acts 6:8.

Undoubtedly among those miracles was that of healing the sick, for that was the most common manner of dis­playing the supernatural power of God. And we read of no one finding fault with Stephen doing these mira­cles because he was not an elder.

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Mahaska, Kan.

Dear Brother: I wish to ask the following questions:

First. “The carnal mind being put to death in entire sanctification, is it resurrected when one falls from that experience? If Adam, being perfectly holy (Gen. 1:27), by committing sin received the carnal nature which he transmitted to all the race (Gen. 5:3), would not the same cause produce the same effect in a perfectly holy person now?

Second. Some have taught that persons who have thus fallen from grace, that if they return to God and repent, pardon restores them en­tirely back to the place from which they had fallen, and therefore there is no need of them offering them­selves a living sacrifice according to Rom. 12:1. It seems to me that one who has been saved and commits sin is thereby transferred from Christ to the world, and to the kingdom of Sa­tan (1 John 3:6-9; John 15:6), and will therefore have to be first justifi­ed before he will be in condition to receive the Sanctifier according to John 14:16, 17.

Your humble brother in the body of Christ,

R. M. Haynes.

To both the above questions you have answered correctly. If in any instance, the devil does not put his works again in a person who has been overthrown by his wiles, it is be­cause he prefers to take the place himself. Sometimes that seems to be the case. Men backslide, become deluded, and perhaps actually pos­sessed with the devil, and yet remain very religious, and even non-resistant, so that no evil tempers are manifest under any ill treatment, and yet such are the devil’s chief instruments. These cases, coming so often under our observation, we have been led to remark that there are plenty of religious devils, yea outwardly pious devils, nowadays. But this only de­monstrates the facts of prophecy, that we are living in an age of deception, in which both Satan and his ministers are transformed into angels of light. But all those false spirits will be seen to deny Christ in some form.

We pronounce Bro. Haynes’ rea­soning and scriptural applications, sound on both the above questions.

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Turkey City, Pa.

First. Please explain 1 John 5:17.

Second. 1 Cor. 14:34, 35.

Your saved brother,

S. B. Heeter.

Ans. In the first scripture should be included the preceeding verse. Both read as follows: “If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it. All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death.” — 1 John 5:16, 17. Unto death, in this scripture evidently means unto a state of spiritual death and wicked apostasy from God and the truth, from which there is no recovery. It must be that fearful and endless death in­to which a soul is precipitated by the sin against the Holy Spirit, which hath never forgiveness. This we think is implied by the words, “I do not say that he shall pray for it.” A case that God does not hold us to pray for, is certainly a hopeless one. All sin surely tends to death, but death in the above case must be a deeper death than the result of or­dinary transgressions.

Ans. to second. In the same chap­ter, verses 23, 24, 31 it is said the “whole church,” yea all may proph­esy,” which certainly includes the sis­ters as well as the brethren. And “he that prophesieth, speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.” Verse 3. Then all the members of the church, when they “came together, in one place,” had liberty to prophesy, to speak unto men to edification, etc. In. verse 30 the apostle says, “If any thing be re­vealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.” That is, let the party sitting by, interrupt the speaker, if he be led to ask a ques­tion or interpose something that may come to his mind. And changing from prophesy, which is speaking in religious worship, to speaking in the church for some other object, he says the woman should not violate their own modesty in using such liberty. “Let your women keep silent in the churches, for it is not permitted unto them to speak.” They may all proph­esy, but to speak is something else, something outside of prophesying, or speaking in religious worship, to ed­ification, etc. Most likely they are forbidden to speak out and interrupt the speaker, to ask a question or some explanation. This is evident from what has gone before in the chapter, and from what immediately follows. “If they will learn anything let them ask their husbands at home.” This explanation of the restriction proves positively that it does not re­fer to taking a part in divine worship, by testimony, etc., but that it is to seek some information, which her husband could impart to her at home. Surely it would be a shame for a wo­man to interrupt the speaker for such purposes as this, especially in that age and eastern country, where wo­men were held in superstitious sub­jection and regarded as inferior to man. Long existing customs and sentiments fix, to some extent, the rules of proper dress deportment, in different countries, and to abruptly depart from what respectable society there deem decent, would be a shame.

Another asks, Does the Bible make any distinction between male and fe­male in regard to washing the saints’ feet, and the holy kiss?

Second. Please explain Rom. 16.

Ans. to first. Yes, it demands that all “things be done decently and in or­der.” — 1 Cor. 14:40. And any person with ordinary intelligence and pru­dence knows that the above things practiced indiscriminately would be a scandalous, and reproachful affair. The Bible does not lay down rules of discrimination in those things, be­cause its Author well knew that holy people have sufficient ideality and sense of propriety, to abstain from such a course. Another that forbids such a thing is this. “Abstain from all appearance of evil.”

Ans. to second. In Rom. 16, the apostle commends unto that congre­gation of the Lord, Phebe, a deacon­ess of the church which is at Cenchrea, by whom he sent that epistle. See closing words. Then he calls on the church at Rome to greet Priscilla, and Aquilla, and the church in their house, then follow a whole list of names, both brothers and sisters whom the Roman saints are asked to “greet,” or “salute,” and in verse 16, he says, “Salute one another with a holy kiss, the churches of Christ sa­lute you.” It would appear that the whole company of saints were going with Phebe, and that on their arrival the church at Rome would salute them. If it were the case no promis­cuous greeting is implied, as the brothers and sisters in Rome, and the brothers and sisters in the com­pany would each greet with a holy kiss those of their own sex. But the apostle having said, “churches of Christ salute you,” it is very evident that he here meant a brotherly greeting by the bare mention of them. For surely the “churches of Christ,” when the apostle had been traveling were not all going up to Rome. Several things in the chap­ter indicate, that Paul was speaking of salutations from saints abroad, and not by personal contact. But when he says, “the churches of Asia salute you. Aquilla and Priscilla, [who were traveling with Paul] salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house,” – 1 Cor. 16:19, it is clearly not all salutations by the holy kiss. We have no example or teaching in the word for promiscu­ous greeting by the holy kiss, and to practice it were to disgrace the cause of Christ.

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WHAT SANCTIFICATION DID FOR ME.

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I was about seventeen years old when I sought the Lord for the par­don of my sins and found him to the joy and satisfaction of my heart. I did not join any sect then, but after I was married my wife belonged to the German Reformed sect, and I thought that I could make that my home although I never felt at home in that sect. After I had been con­verted, my father was sanctified, and you may know what an intense desire it puts in a man for the salvation of others. He and I would talk for hours, and the longer I studied the farther I got away from believing it.

But there came a time that God had let me trifle long enough, and I became so confused that I did not know what to believe. And so I just took my case to the Lord in prayer. I lay and prayed (it was night) I suppose a half an hour, and I besought the Lord earnestly that if there was such a thing as sanctifica­tion as the people were teaching it, he should show me some sign, that I could believe it. And so I gave up, for I knew that as earnestly as I had been beseeching him he would surely lave heard me. I turned around in bed to go to sleep, and with my mind made up to oppose a second work of grace harder than ever before. But the thought just came into my mind, now you have been praying a good deal, now just repeat the prayer that Christ taught his disciples to pray. And I began, “Our Father which art in heaven,” and just there I stopped to meditate what a wonderful bless­ing this was. And just then I was surrounded by a light brighter than the sun and this frightened me so I just looked up, and I saw a road that reached from earth to heaven and Christ standing on this road. I said, Lord now I believe, and now I want the experience. Oh I was so igno­rant, I did not know how to make the consecration. But the Lord showed me that I must put myself on the altar first, then my earthly pos­sessions, and last but not least, my dear family. This seemed to be al­most more than I could do, for it seemed to me that this was going to be a real transaction. But I just looked at that blessed Jesus and said, Lord you are better able to take care of them than I am. Then it seemed to me that I must be baptized with the Holy Ghost and fire and it appeared that I had to be blessed altogether by signs, as I was such an unbeliever. As I prayed earnestly there was an extreme bright light passed over me. It seemed that I was dying.

This was seven years ago last win­ter, and this sanctified us clear out of the German Reformed sect, but we got into another just as bad. I thought at that time that if I was not a “church member,” I was no Christian. So we joined the United Brethren, and they elected me for class leader. I went against all kinds of sin, such as fairs and festivals, and Christmas trees, and. all such grab bag games that are of the devil. And pretty soon I had the preacher and a good many of the members against me, and oh how I did wish for something pure. Oh blessed be God! he has led me straight out of Babylon, and now I can discern what is the true body of Christ. Oh hallelujah to the cleansing blood of the Lamb!

Yours in Christ,

D. J. Lytle.

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REQUESTS FOR PRAYER.

Pray for the healing of Mrs. Jane C. Yoeman, Mt. Gilead, O. who is much afflicted in body, and believes God will heal her through the prayers of his children.

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Deland, Ill.

I sincerely request the saints to pray for me. I feel that there is a deeper work of grace for me, and I desire your prayers that I may be sanctified wholly. Pray for my hus­band also.

Yours in the love of Jesus,

Ellen Shockman.

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A SUBJECT FOR PRAYER.

To day I have no hope in Christ. It grieves my heart to say so. I have no comfort, my soul is in ten thous­and torments where once was peace and joy. I cannot explain my con­dition. I have such a longing to again possess the blessed hope in my Redeemer. Pray for me that I may again through my blessed Savior gain victory over the devil and all his works.

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Afton, Charlevoix Co., Mich.

Omaha, Aug., 1, 1892.

Dear Editor: I am rejoicing in the Lord for he keeps me saved. Praise the Lord! Brother Snell re­quested me to write to the saints to pray for his healing on August 14, at eight P. M. Then we will gather at his house. He wants all the saints to pray for him; he has dropsy and believes the Lord can heal him, and asks the prayers of the saints that every hindrance may be removed, and the work done.

Also pray for me, I want to be sanc­tified wholly.

Your sister in Christ,

Mrs. W. M Goodhart.

No 512 N. 26, Omaha, Neb.

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CALLS FOR MEETING.

Some one is very much desired to come to Smith Centre, Kansas and preach the gospel in its purity. Ad­dress B. A. Williams.

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A meeting is desired at Decatur, Adams Co., Ind. as soon as practical. Who will go there? Address Wm. H. Sheler, Decatur, Ind.

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The saints at Sweetser, Ind. desire a meeting. Address Bro. Wm. Bragg, Sweetser, Ind. Whoever goes there will always find the fire burning, and may expect a good time in the Lord.

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Meriden, Kan., Aug. 2, 1892.

Dear Saints: We are still desiring a tabernacle meeting at this place, and perhaps one at Topeka. Not hearing from any workers in answer to our request for August, we have concluded to put it before you for September, soon as possible after the Robinson C. M., and hope it will meet due consideration as we feel anxious the work here should go forward for the glory of God and the help of the places near us.

Yours in Jesus,

Jennie C. Rutty.

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EDITORIAL NOTES.

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He that committeth sin is of the devil. — 1 Jno. 3:8.

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He that is born of God doth not commit sin. — 1 Jno. 3:9.

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This is the will of God, even my sanctification. — 1 Thess. 4:3.

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In my report of the Canada C. M. I failed to mention the name of Allie R. Fisher as one of the workers. She was there and aided in salvation work.

Wm. G. Schell.

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Bro. F. M. Bray writes that the time set for the Markleville, Ind. grove meeting is all satisfactory to begin Aug. 31, but thinks it should, by all means, continue over two Sun­days, and desires Bro. Kilpatrick, or Bro. Palmer, or some one else whom the Lord may send to aid Bro. Gast in the work.

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BEAVER DAM, IND., CAMP MEETING.

This annual meeting of the saints will be held one mile west of the same ground occupied heretofore. In order to clear the Deerfield meet­ing we will announce the time one day later than was suggested in last issue, which will be August 11—19. All parties coming from the north or south on the Lake Erie and Western R. R., and all coming from the east or west on the Chicago and Atlantic, stop at Rochester. Notify Bro. Da­vid Leininger, Akron, Ind. All com­ing from the east or west on the Nickel Plate get off at Mentone, and notify Bro. F. Krause, Reaver Dam, Ind. Parties wishing to come from the north or south on the Cincinnati and Wabash will change cars at Claypool and take the Nickel Plate to Mentone. Everybody wishing to do good or get good are invited. All who notify the brethren when you will come to either of those stations, will be conveyed free of cost to the meeting. All who can, bring along a tent. If not a tent, do not neglect to bring your own bedding. Such as are without means to pay your board will be boarded without money and with­out price. Let all the saints pray in faith for a glorious outpouring of the Holy Spirit at this meeting. Amen.

All mail expected by the saints at­tending the C. M. should be sent to Beaver Dam, Ind.

R. N. Gast.

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NORWOOD CAMP MEETING.

Time changed to August 11, if the Lord wills, at the Termenter school- house, five miles east of Norwood, Mo., and six miles west of Mt. Grove. The saints have procured a piece of land at that place for a permanent camp ground. It is a beautiful place for camp meeting. Those coming from the east will get off at Mt. Grove, and those coming from the west, at Norwood. There will be arrangements made for conveyance free of charge. Norwood and Mt. Grove are both on the Kansas City, Fort Scott and Memphis R. R’s. Brother Bolds and Co. are expected. We shall be glad to hear from all workers who feel led to at­tend.

Address Bro’s Peter McKinley,
J. W. Cale,
W. M. Wilson.

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DYSART, IOWA GROVE MEETING.

There will be a grove meeting at Dysart, Iowa, commencing Aug. 19, to continue as long as the Lord leads. For further particulars address Bro. Conrad Sauer, Dysart, Iowa.

Bro’s A. B. Palmer, and H. W. Hechler are desired.

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VICHY CAMP MEETING.

Time changed to August the 25th. On Bro. James A. Thornton’s farm, two and one-half miles southeast of Vichy, Mo., ten miles north of Rolla, twelve miles northwest of St James. Those coming from the west will get off at Rolla, those from the east stop at St. James. Rolla and St. James are both on the Frisco R. R.

Bro. Bolds and Co. are expected. All are invited. Let as many as can bring tents and camp. Address Bro. Jas. A. Thornton, Vichy, Mo.

Your brother in Christ,

Jno. P. Bailey.

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THE IOWA GAMP MEETING.

Changed from Hedrick to Freemont, which is only 7 miles west of Hedrick. Beginning August 23 to continue as long as the Lord will.

There was a desire for the meet­ing to be held there when we were at Hedrick and it is finally thought best. A good grove is kindly offered us at both towns and many at both places, desire the meeting. Let all saints pray God to bless the Iowa camp meeting with mighty power and glorious results. Amen.

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TEKONSHA, MICH. CAMP MEETING.

There will be a camp meeting be­ginning Wednesday evening, Aug. 17 to continue as long as the Lord wills on the farm of Bro. H. M. Cook, four miles southwest of Tekonsha on the Mich. Air Line railroad. Those com­ing on this road notify Bro. C. D. Eldred, and teams will be provided to take them to the camp ground. Bro’s Dillon, Speck and Co. are expected. All saints who possibly can, come with tents prepared to labor for souls. Those who have not tents come and they will be provided for, for further particulars address Bro.

C. H. Eldridge,

Tekonsha, Mich.

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NORTH EAGLE ASSEMBLY.

The Lord willing there will be an assembly meeting at North Eagle, Clinton Co., Mich., commencing on Sept. 7th, holding over Sunday, the 11th. Any one whom the Lord directs to come will find a welcome. The brethren and sisters in the ministry from Gratiot are expected.

T. J. Cox.

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PLAINWELL MICH. TABERNACLE MEETING

The Lord willing the above meeting will be held Sep. 7-14.

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MANCHESTER, IOWA GROVE MEETING.

There will be a grove meeting at Manchester Iowa, commencing Sept. 1 to continue as long as the Lord leads. Address Bro. H. C. Sanders, Manchester, Iowa. Bro’s A. B. Palmer, and H. W. Hechler are desired.

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RED LION, PA. CAMP MEETING.

Will begin Aug. 19th to last until the 29th. We expect Bro’s Clayton, Kilpatrick, Warren, Bixler, Cox and others. We also expect a very large turnout, this year, of saints and friends in general. Brethren, come without fail; bring plenty of bedding and pro­vision. Come to stay all the time. The Lord will bless you for your ef­fort. Come everybody; those that are too poor to bring anything, come anyway, the Lord will provide. For any information, address

Samuel Martz,

Pittsville, Pa

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SUMMITVILLE, MADISON CO., IND.

This grove meeting will be held Aug. 25-30, four miles west of Summitville. Bro. Gast and others ex­pect to be there. We invite all the dear saints who feel led of the Lord to come.

Jas. C. Hull.

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JERRY CITY, OHIO, CAMP MEETING.

Bro’s Wickersham, and Chas. Orr, and such other help as God will send, the Lord willing, will hold the Jerry City, Wood Co., O. camp meet­ing Aug. 19-26. Let all the saints of God throughout that county rally, and God will give you a glorious vic­tory. Persons wishing to be met at the train, address Bro. Wm. H. Miller,

Jerry City, Ohio.

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RIDGEVILLE, OHIO, GROVE MEETING.

Immediately following the Jerry City meeting Bro’s Wickersham and Orr expect, the Lord willing, to hold a meeting near Ridgeville, Henry Co., O Beginning Aug, 27, and contin­uing to Sep. 4, or longer if God wills.

Address Bro. Spray,

Ridgeville, Ohio.

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A GROVE MEETING, CLARK CO., O.

Will be held, the Lord willing, Aug. 20-29, in H. Thrumbo’s grove, situa­ted about eight miles west of Springfield on the New Carlisle pike. All are invited to come. Those coming from east or west stop at New Carlis­le. Notify Bro. Jesse McFarland, New Carlisle, Ohio. Those coming from north or south on “Big Four,” or N. Y. P. and O. railways, stop at Springfield. Notify Sister Sarah E. Roller, Springfield.

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WEST LIBERTY, O., CAMP MEETING.

The meeting at West Liberty, O., will be a camp instead of a grove meeting. The time is changed to Sept. 1-9. Let this be a general gath­ering of the saints. Let as many of the saints in neighboring congrega­tions as can make arrangements to camp upon the grounds so as to les­son the burden upon the brethren at that place. Those not able to camp upon the grounds will be provided for. As the C. M. will be held five miles farther south than formerly it will be very inconvenient for us to meet any one at Bellefontaine. Those coming from east or west to Bellefon­taine change cars and come to West Liberty. Those coming on the N. Y. P. and O. R. R. stop at Kennard and inquire for Jacob Detweiler, or stop at Urbana and change cars, and come to West Liberty as all through trains do not stop at Kennard. Let every one that can come. To any­one wishing to tent on the ground, we can furnish tents 9×9 ft. for $1.25 dur­ing the meeting and larger ones in proportion. Any one wishing to hire tents, please let us know and we will secure them for you and have them on the ground. State the size you want.

Address Simon A. Yoder, or Solo­mon Kenagy,

West Liberty, Logan Co., O.

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GENERAL WESTERN CAMP MEETING.

A general Western camp meeting will be held at Robinson, Brown Co., Kan., from Sep. 2—11. More full notice near the time. Address,

Geo. Dansberger.

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WICHITA, KAN CAMP MEETING.

This convocation in a beautiful grove at the edge of the city, will be held, the Lord willing, Sep. 15-25. A glorious time is expected. Let all

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the saints pray in mighty faith, and with much earnestness for all those meetings. Bro. J. F. Lundy, myself, and we trust Bro. Geo. Cole and Co. and whoever the Lord will, will be there. For any particulars address A. Markwell; 709 Maple St., Wichita, Kan.

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GROVE MEETING, CLINTONVILLE, PA.

The saints of God expect a grove meeting to be held again near Clintonville, about one half mile north on the same ground upon which it was held before, beginning Sept. 24, if the Lord wills. We invite the dear saints from everywhere to come to this meeting. Come all who love the Lord.

Your brother, free in the Lord, and saved from all sin,

Henry Latshaw.

Big Bend, Pa.

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LOS ANGELES, CAL., CAMP MEETING.

The Los Angeles camp meeting will begin Oct. 13, and will continue ten days. Efforts will be made for ex­cursion rates from Chicago and Kan. City, for all who come from the east via. the Santa Fe route. Let all the saints upon the Pacific coast come to this meeting. Bring tents and bed­ding if possible. Provisions will be supplied at cost for all who are able to pay, and he that hath no money, come ye without money and without price. All who come from the east will be supplied with board and bed it lowest possible cost. We are expecting great victory in the name of the King of saints. The tent meetings now in progress will probably continue until C. M. Let all who are interested in this mighty conflict, come and help us. The saints are all poor ..n this world, but willing to share what they have with those who have not. All who come by R. R. should ..otify us previously so they will be ..et at trains. Let all who expect to ..ome write us, stating what arrangements they wish to be made for them while here.

Address J. D. Hatch, or J. W. Byers 138 N. Los Angeles St.,

Los Angeles, Cal.

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CAMP MEETING DESIRED.

Sargent, Mo.

Dear Trumpet Readers: I feel to raise God this morning for this blessed evening light. I am saved ..ust now. The saints here are few, ..ut we are all anxious for a camp meeting. We would be glad if some ..e would bring a tabernacle and set … on the ground here. We have the promise of a beautiful place close to plenty of good water as long as we want it. Cannot Bro. Warner come ..om Norwood, Mo. C. M.? It is only twenty-eight miles from Norwood. We are so much in need of help. May God send some one filled with ..re from above. Come to camp.

Yours in Christ,

Delphia Hunter.

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Dear Saints of God: Since we ..ade the appeal through the GOSPEL TRUMPET for a camp meeting at this ..oint a goodly number have written ..o us from Galesburgh, Atlanta, Bur..en, Akron, Murdock, Elbing, Bent- .., Stafford, Attica, Anthony, and ..aldwell, all of Kansas, quite a large umber are expecting to be here, the ..ord willing. We wish all that desire ..ents to report to us accordingly. The ..ets are $2 each during the C. M. In ..rder to get the tents we must pay for ..em in advance, and we will have ..em erected ready to be occupied the ..rst day of the meeting. There will ..e a boarding tent kept so those that ..annot tent can be boarded, and those ..at can pay will only be charged just ..ough to pay expenses, and those not ..ble to pay will be free. We would ..ay, Do not fail to bring bedding. ..traw will be furnished on the ground. Those coming with teams can get ..able free close at hand. Hay can be ..ad cheap. We say, Brethren and ..sters come, and those that can not ..re for themselves, we will do the ..est we can for you. We have ar..anged for a tabernacle. May God ..elp us all to keep humble and true … Him.

Yours in the love of the truth, and ..aved in Jesus. Amen.

A. & Lavina Markwell.

709 Maple St., Wichita, Kan.

NEWS FROM THE FIELD.

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Welland, Ont., Aug. 4, 1892.

Dear Brethren: We are still trust­ing in God who keeps us saved to the uttermost. And still here in Canada holding meetings, the Lord blessing our labors, and waiting the command to march. The Lord has already, supplied the means to go to Eastern Pa. and have several very urgent calls from that country. Have no calls yet from N. Y. except from Binghamton and that not very ur­gent. And have felt that it might be to the glory of God, and in fact have felt led to go to the Red Lion camp meeting, and then go to Dow, Pa. and commence the Eastern work. But may stop in Franklin Co., Pa. and hold that grove meeting called for some time ago. Also I am looking for God to send some one with me. Please pray that the Lord may have his way and his leadings be made known at all times.

Yours in Him, ready to go any­where for Jesus,

W. J. Henry.

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Denver, Col., July 31, 1892.

Dearly Beloved Saints: The Lord bless you all abundantly in all of the graces of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our testimony this morning is, we are still trusting in the Mighty to save and keep, which saves me just now. Praise the Lord! We have had good meetings here and a number of souls have been saved, some out of Babylon and secret societies, from tea, coffee, tobacco and all sin. Praise the Lord! We go from here soon to Oklahoma, I. T. (Sheriden), and will be pleased to see Bro. S. H. Landrum, also Bro’s Moore and Alen. God bless them all for Jesus’ sake. Amen.

We closed meeting last night at West Denver with good success. A few souls saved. Five were buried with Christ in baptism yesterday af­ternoon in the Platte River, witness­ing a good profession. May the dear Lord bless them and keep them true to God, is our prayer. We hold a few meetings at Bro. and Sister Speckles’ and then expect to go to Sheriden, Oklahoma. Pray for us and the work in Ok.

Yours in Christ,

Wm. N. & S. J. Smith & Co.

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Pierce City, Mo., July 22, 1892.

Dear Brethren in Christ: May you all be kept through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. Meeting closed at the above named place last night. The meeting was very fruitful to some of the saints; also some salvation work accomplished. We are confident there has been seed sown here that the enemy will not be able to pluck up. May the dear ones have cour­age to say No, to every temptation, and come boldly to the throne of grace that they may find help in every time of need. We had a beau­tiful place for the tabernacle, beauti­ful weather, good congregations, good order and good interest, for which we feel thankful. We would also thank the dear brethren for their willing remembrance of our temporal needs, which was liberal.

We expect to go from here to Nor­wood, Mo., to begin preparations for the camp meeting. Dear ones, be constant in prayer, active in service, settled in faith and passive in the hands of the Lord and then you will hear salvation echoes, roll. It will take all to make effectual workers.

Yours saved.

A. B. Stanberry & co-workers.

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Dimondale, Mich., Aug. 2, 1892.

Dear Trumpet Readers: Praise God for salvation! This morning finds us saved to the uttermost. We have just returned from Bath. Had a meeting at Park Lake, one and a half miles south of Bath, Clin­ton Co., Mich. Park Lake is a pleas­ure resort. The proprietor gave us the grove with seats and lamps free. God did wonderfully bless our souls as we preached this glorious evening light and testified to God’s power to save from all sin. We had five meet­ings, Friday and Saturday evening, and three meetings on Lord’s day. In the last meeting we preached from Ezekiel 43:7, 8. As the Lord helped us to show the people how God was dishonored in the practices of Babylon, some of the sect people said that it is truth, and as usual some cried for their Diana, but we feel that seed was sown that will produce fruit in the future. The people treat­ed us very kindly and wished us to return, which we will do if the Lord wills. We gave out a goodly num­ber of Trumpets which will preach mighty sermons for God. We start this week for Gratiot Co. to hold meetings. Expect to have a meet­ing at Banister which we will notice in the Trumpet when the time is fixed. I remain your brother saved and sanctified, and kept by the mighty power of God. Amen.

T. J. Cox & family.

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Teegarden, Ind., Aug. 4, 1892.

To the Saints of the Living God: We report a glorious victory from the Walkerton grove meeting. Bro’s Achor and Lundy failing to reach this point, the Lord sent Bro. Dillon and Co. Every thing was in order and meeting commenced according to the appointment. Conviction was on the people from the beginning. God gave liberty and power in preaching the word. Attendance and attention was good. Interest of the day meetings increased until Friday, the 29th, when seven were bur­ied by baptism, while perhaps more than one-hundred witness­ed the scene; after which the ordi­nance service was held in Bro. Jno. Forsythe’s house. Thirty-seven in all took part. God was there to ver­ify his promise and we axe happy in our obedience. Immediately meet­ing began in the school house near by and the congregation listened ea­gerly to the pure word. Bro. Dillon and Co. left on the morning train for the Melrose, Ohio grove meeting. Meeting continued and Sunday was a high day in Zion. About twenty consecrations were made at the al­tar during the day. Among the rest Dr. Neville returned to Father’s house. The last service was held in the grove Tuesday night, Aug. 3. Lord willing, baptizing will again be attended to Sunday, Aug. 7.

Yours, “joyful in glory,”

Geo. L. Cole & Co.

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523 San Pedro St., Los Angeles, Cal. July 26, 1892.

The Saints of the Most High: The meetings are yet in progress in this wicked city. We have daily meetings at 2:30 P. M. Street meet­ings at 7:30 and then return to the tent at 8 P. M. Good interest and order generally. Many drunkards come to the tent from the street meet­ings and some get saved. O how wonderfully God can save a wretch­ed soul! The Lord is adding to the church, believers are being sanctified and some healed of their bodily infir­mities. Fourteen were baptized since our last report. The truth is rooting down into many hearts. Among those who are accepting the evening light, there are three or four preachers who have renounced Babylon and are hand and heart in the work. Sect holiness in the city has run its course and there are a number of dear hon­est hearts looking upon this move­ment with much interest and will be ready to accept the light as soon as they are thoroughly convinced that we have no sectish yoke to impose upon them. How true the words of the prophet: “The yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.” Many of the dear ones have truly had the anointing but unconsciously permitted themselves to be yoked up in the holiness sect, but when they hear the pure gospel there is an amen in their hearts and they like poor hungry children, relish the unadul­terated food, and loose themselves from the bands of their necks. Bro’s Annis and Gates from Arkansas City Kan. spent a few days with us recent­ly on their way to Oregon. May they be used mightily for God, they ex­pect to be back to Kan. in time for the Wichita C. M. O the great field! who is ready for the sacrifice? who will say, “Send me”? Make haste! make haste! the judgment is coming! it will soon be too late!.

Your brother and sister separated unto the Gospel,

J. W. & J. Byers.

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Hayden, Ind., Aug. 2, 1892.

Dearly Beloved: We are rejoicing in God this day for complete victory in our souls. Since our last writing we have been engaged in the work of the Lord as follows: July 9, I left home in company with Bro. Geo. W. Howard and wife, who had recently come from Ohio to these parts to la­bor in the vineyard of the Master, for Moorsville, Floyd Co., Ind. to hold the grove meeting at that place. The meeting was a glorious one. The general attendance was not large, but some of the most intelligent and influential citizens came and their hearts were won to the truth. Thurs­day the 14th we were made to rejoice by the coming of my wife and chil­dren, this being the first meeting she has had opportunity to attend since the holidays, except at home. Two professed pardon and the church was greatly strengthened. Bio. W. B. Schreiber was ordained as elder and Bro. R. Z. Moor, deacon of the church of the living God at Mooresville. Next day we took train, Bro Geo. and Sister Anna Howard and my wife for Crothersville, Ind where they began a meeting about five miles southwest of town in a school house Thursday night, 21st, and I came home and spent the time in hay harvest and other manual la­bor. Returned July 24, and found them in the midst of a glorious reviv­al; the people could not all get in the school house, so the seats were re­moved to the shade in the grove, in the school lot where the meeting was continued with increased interest. It was a very busy time with farmers in the midst of hay harvest, yet much wearied with labor they would come to the little grove to near the word of God and some were more than a thousand times repaid by bowing at the altar, confessing their sins and getting salvation, the number being about fourteen converted, one or two sanctified up to the date of my de­parture the 31st. May God bless that dear people for their kindness to us. Bro. Geo. and his wife re­mained to carry on the meeting as long as the Lord wills. We expect to be at the Beaver Dam camp meet­ing the Lord willing. Pray for us.

Yours in Christ,

J. N. & Geo. W. Howard & Co.

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TESTIMONIES.

Thy Testimonies are Wonderful.
Psa. 119:129.

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Rimersburg, Pa.

Dear Saints of the Most High: I feel like testifying through the Trumpet to the glory of God that he keeps me saved to the uttermost each day. I am in an awful wicked place, but the Lord gives me victory over the devil and all his works.

From your humble brother, saved and sanctified wholly,

A. H. Weston.

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New Hampshire, Ohio.

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Once more I will write my testimony. I am saved in the Lord. Praise the Lord forever! The truth is sweet to my soul. I ever want to be walking in the light learning the precious truths of Jesus. Oh praise his name for salvation, and the blessed hope of eternal life that abideth ever! I am saved from the lusts of the flesh, such as tobacco, and also from jest­ing and joking, and fairs and festi­vals. Amen.

Your brother in Christ,

Wm. Moon.

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Beech Springs, Miss.

Dear Saints: I am so glad I have learned to trust my God for all things. I am trusting him for health, strength, food and raiment. Praise his name! I know of a truth he saves and sancfies me wholly. I belonged to the Baptist sect for several years, and I walked in all the light I had, and three years last August I heard holi­ness preached by Bro. Bradley. I saw it was far beyond Baptistism and it took all the Baptist out of me. Praise the Lord! Pray for me.

Your sister saved,

Mollie J. Strickland.

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Geneva, Ind.

Dear Saints: I do want to testify to the goodness of our blessed Re­deemer. He has saved and sanctifi­ed my husband and me. We are set apart ready to do the whole will of God. We praise his name forever. I am so glad the good Lord sent Bro. Speck this way to teach us the true way. We plainly saw that no sect was obeying the Bible as we thought they ought to. They would do some parts and leave the rest undone. I am so glad we got the true light as it is in Christ our Lord. Oh praise his name!

Your brother and sister in Christ,

J. Q. & Icy North.

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Decatur, Mich.

Dear Saints: I feel led of the Lord to write my testimony and tell what he has done for me. I am sweetly saved in Jesus just now. I have no father or mother. They died when I was but three years old; and I have lived with my grandma until last March. The dear Lord took her home, and now I am keeping house for my two uncles. I don’t get lone­some. I am singing all the time I am alone. The dear Lord is with me. I love to go to meeting and tell what he has done for me. I am six­teen years old. Pray for your sister in Christ,

Nora White.

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Earlton, Kan.

Dear Saints of the Living God: May great joy and peace fill your souls. The Lord has saved and sanc­tified me wholly, and is keeping me from all sin. To God be all the glory. I am so thankful that he ever called me out of darkness into the marvelous light and liberty of the children of God. I am so thankful for this blessed evening light, and am perfectly satisfied with the narrow way. The Lord has done so much for me, more than I ever expected. He has healed me of catarrh and as­thma of long standing, he has also healed me of neuralgia of the stom­ach and other troubles. I give God all the glory. I am determined to serve God in spirit and in truth though I burn at the stake. Pray for me that my faith grow stronger.

Your sister in the love of Jesus,

Anna Shepard.

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Reddick, Ill., July 15, 1892.

Rose Barbara, wife of James S. Kriebel, daughter of George and Dorothy Weiss, born March 12, 1872, died July 15, 1892; aged 20 years, 4 months and 3 days. She died trium­phant in the faith of God. Elder Wagner officiated. We expected to be there to assist in funeral services, but did not get there in time. God bless dear Bro. Kriebel. May he re­alize that his loss is her eternal gain.

S. Michels.

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Sister Nora A. Bowman, wife of Samuel Bowman, of Galesburg, Kan. departed this life July 18, 1892, aged 25 years, 10 mo. 28 days. She leaves a husband, 3 small children, a father, mother, one sister and 4 brothers and many friends to mourn their loss. She had been afflicted for over three years, and a little over two months ago realized that God for Christ’s sake had pardoned all her sins, requested to follow her Savior in the ordi­nance of baptism and on the 22d of May was buried with Him in baptism, since which time she has borne her sufferings with great patience and for­titude, and died trusting in the Lord. May God comfort the bereaved ones and save them is our prayer.

Services by the writer,

S. G. Bryant.

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Sister Sarah Jane Spencer departed this life July 11, 1892, aged 76 years, 11 mo., 26 days. She was born in West Virginia, came to Dark Co., Ohio at the age of 16. She lived there un­til she attained to the age of 50 years, excepting one year which time she spent in Ind. Then she moved back to Ind., where she spent her remain­ing years excepting a short period. At the age of 23 years she was married to Clark Spencer. To them were born four children, one son and three daughters of which none survive her excepting one daughter which is Sis­ter Susie Fisher of Winchester, Ind. Her husband died 10 or 12 years ago. She professed the religion of Jesus about twenty-five years. Two years this coming August she received the light of holiness; presenting her body a living sacrifice she found the way, which is the way of holiness. She walked with the redeemed and the ransomed of the Lord until the Lord said, It is enough, come up higher. Her last words were of faith and con­fidence testifying that she was on the rock. May the Lord bless Sister Fis­her and all the bereaved friends. Her body was conveyed to Hollandsburg, Ohio, for burial. Funeral services con­ducted by your unworthy servant,

H. C. Wickersham.

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HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

CARE.

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Text. — Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” — 1 Pet. 5:7.

As our bodies are the temples of God to be inhabited by the indwell­ing trinity, and as the functions of our bodies are the mediums through which God brings knowledge to our intellectual or rational being, thereby preparing us for the greatest possible degree of usefulness; and as the func­tions of our physical being depend upon physical soundness, we can read­ily see the vast import of strict obe­dience to the commands of God, re­specting health laws. Because not on­ly our present but our eternal welfare is at stake, not the physical alone, but also the spiritual, as they are close­ly allied. Hence we see the mani­fold wisdom of God in providing the divine healing for soul and body, through Jesus Christ. Though our bodies are invested with a repairing system through imprudence, negli­gence, willful disobedience, ignorance, etc., the system is overtaxed. So the breaches are more than the system can repair.

Care, trouble, and sorrow, — the former being the foundation for the latter two, — work more disaster in the physical and mental being of the human family than many are aware of. Cares — keep people away from the feet of Jesus where they can hear his word, as was the case with Mar­tha. Martha received him [Jesus] into her house, and she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. But Mar­tha was cumbered about much serv­ing, and came to him and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? Bid her therefore that she help me. And Je­sus answered and said unto her, Mar­tha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things; but one thing is needful. Ah! dear reader, is this not your experience? Is this your need? “Casting all your care upon him for he careth for you,” and then sit at Jesus’ feet and hear his word. Just think of it, the son of God, the King of glory there, a chance to sit at his feet and hear his word, and “learn of him who was meek and low­ly in spirit,” whose yoke is easy and his burden light. And care kept her away, denied her the glorious privilege, and more than that, this care caused her to want her sister de­prived of this soul feast of hearing Jesus’ words. How true you that are bowed down with care, are not only depriving yourselves of happiness, but others around you. Instead of a blessing you are a curse to those with whom you associate. Now lis­ten to what Jesus says of Mary. “Ma­ry hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” — Luke 10:38-42. He would not de­ny her of the wonderful privilege she was then enjoying, by bidding her to shoulder up some of Martha’s cares.

Cares also choke out the good seed of the kingdom. — Mark 4:19. The care here spoken of and that which is so destructive in its nature is that great anxiety to accomplish certain ends, setting our stakes and hazzarding our lives to make every thing bend to them. I can speak from ex­perience and by observation as to how cares act upon the physical and mental being. Instead of the mind being stayed on God, a great load rests on the mind. A great amount of blood is sent to the brain, causing headache, a tired feeling about the brain, and not sufficient blood left to carry on digestion. Hence indigestion, a morbid liver, followed by a whole catalogue of diseases. One of the most frequent diseases caused by care is nervous debility, and doctors can scarcely do anything for it. Oh the victims of disease caused by care! It is appalling. The whole world with but few exceptions are under its iron grasp. And many who profess to serve God are its slaves. You can see it upon their faces. The show of their countenances doth witness against them. How marked it is upon many mothers! How much they need to cast all their care upon him! Some mothers may say, Who will look after the wants of my children if I cast all my care upon Christ? You can, and have the Lord to help you, and you will be a great deal better qualified than ever before; so instead of a burden it will be a pleas­ure to do what you have been doing for your family. And you will be happy and joyful instead of gloomy and sad. I cannot describe the bless­ing there is in casting all my care on Christ. It is such a benefit spiritual­ly, mentally and physically. Dear reader, I exhort you to try it.

Many people accumulate so much work around them, they, think it must be done, and so they pitch into it with all their might until ambition runs away with their judgment. They are soon broken down, yea, in middle age, and sometimes in youth. What is the cause? Ans. Care. have seen people work sixteen to eighteen hours a day and when they would come to family prayer half of the family would go to sleep on their knees. Two or three hours hard work are put in before breakfast, and they are too tired again to pray an acceptable prayer unto God. How God dishonoring! They ask God to teach them his ways, and what a stu­pid thing he would have to teach, the whole being worn threadbare the whole year round. Already too stupid to hear the Lord say, “One thing yet is needful,” rich in this world’s goods, but poor and blind and naked, and loaded down with cares. Paul says, “Let your moderation be known unto all men.” There is none in the above to be known. “Be care­ful for nothing.” — Phil. 4:6. You poor careworn professor, come to God and let him save you from all your load of care. Yea, thy health shall spring forth speedily. And poor sinner, repent of your sins and give your heart to God and let him take away thy burden of guilt and care, and bring-health and’ cure to your body and soul. Oh that I could cause this careworn world to hear, “Cast all your care upon him, for he careth for you.” Amen.

Geo. L. Cole.

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SAVED AS BY FIRE.

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If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man’s works shall be burned he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. — 1 Cor. 3:14, 15.

In order to understand the above scripture we must know something about the nature of the fire, works, etc. of which the apostle was speaking.

Fire is a symbol of the holiness and justice of God. “The Lord thy God is a consuming fire.” “Is not my word like a fire?” Jer. 23:29. The word of God teaches that he will have a peculiar people, purified, made white and tried. As gold is put into the crucible and purified, then tried, or tested to see that it is free from dross, so it is with the children of God; the trying, testing, etc. takes place after they are saved.

We read in the 11th verse that Christ is the foundation upon which to build. And when his messengers go forth and present the word in its purity, often many persons are led to accept the truth and follow Jesus. But how comes the trying process, the testing time, which reveals the quality of the metal, as it were. For “the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is.” Persons may ac­cept the truth, get along well for a time, then backslide when persecu­tion or trials come. Such are as wood, hay and stubble, and the fire of his word consumes or cuts them off. Will such ones if they continue in sin be saved? No. But the one who faith­fully labored to have them enter the kingdom of Christ, if he continues faithful, will be saved even though all with whom he has labored may back­slide and be lost, being tried by the fire of the Spirit and found to be as wood, hay, and stubble. On the other hand, were they to prove faithful, the works of that faithful laborer would be as gold tried by fire.

E. E. Byrum.

FRIEND AND TRAVELER.

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Friend. Fellow Traveler, may ask you one plain question? Do you believe in the Son of God?

Traveler. Of course I do; does not every body in this Christian land believe in him? You might put that question to the heathen, and the black, but surely should not put it to me.

F. Well now, don’t be offended, but in a calm and quiet spirit listen to me. If you believe on the Son of God, then you have everlasting life, for the word of God says, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemna­tion; but is passed from death unto life.” And again, “He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life.” — 1 John 3:36. He “is passed from death unto life.” He is “born of God. 1 John 2:9. “The spirit of God” dwells in him, Rom. 8:9, for his body is the temple of the Holy Ghost, 1 Cor. 6:19. He is partaker of the Divine Nature. 2 Pet. 1:4. He has peace with God by faith in the pre­cious blood of Jesus Christ. Rom. 5:1; 8:1. Old things are passed away, and all things are become new. — 2 Cor. 5:17. In fact he is made a new creature, being one with Jesus Christ in the resurrection.

T. Well, all I can say, my Friend, to what you have said, is this: If this is to be a believer, I am not one, and who is one? Where can you find them? I don’t know.

F. Listen! Christ says his flock is a little flock. Luke 12:32. And his road a narrow road. Matt. 7:13. And, Satan’s servants are a great com­pany, and their road is a broad one; but the narrow road leads to heaven, and the broad one to hell; and for­give the plainness of the question, it is love for your soul that urges it; which road are you traveling on?

T. Well that is a home question, but you do really seem to be my friend. If belief is what you say it is, then I know that I am not a be­liever at all, and if not a believer, must be on the broad road. To be sure there are many others worse than I am, for I do not swear or drink, I go to my church regularly, and intend when I am prepared, to go to the sacrament. I read my Bi­ble on Sundays, and on week days if I am sick, but as to any happiness in religion or delight in God’s service, I have none. And as to being at peace with God, I have thought that a man could never know that in this world, and so I have rather dreaded God, than loved him; indeed if salvation is what you say, I know this, I have seen deceiving myself.

F. That is very candid, and I do indeed feel deeply for you, and I tremble for you, for whilst it is said, “He that believeth on the Son, hath everlasting life,” it no less is said, “He that believeth not the Son, shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him.” John 3:36.

T. Oh! my heart sinks down at that word, and the thoughts of eternity make me tremble. My conscience tells me, and often tells me, all is not right. Oh! tell me what shall I do to be saved. Acts 16:30.

F. “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved,” and live forever; for he hath said, “Him that cometh unto me, I will in no wise cast out.” John 6:37. And, oh! remember when that poor wretched woman came to the Lord Jesus, and the pharisee murmured at the bless­ed and merciful One for receiving her. Oh, remember the parable he spoke: A certain creditor had two debtors, the one owed him five hun­dred pence, and the other fifty, and when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both.” Luke 7:36-50. Thus manifesting that God’s character to man was the merciful creditor; and in virtue of the death of Jesus, who died, the just for the unjust. God’s golden scepter of mercy is stretched out, and whoso­ever, the most vile, the most wretch­ed, the most abandoned, the most profligate, that flees to him will be accepted; aye, and their very coming shall cause joy in the presence of the angels of God. For God himself, as the parable of the prodigal shows us, rejoices thereat. Luke 15:20. The most vile shall there find mercy; and be assured the virtuous are also debt­ors, and they need mercy. Believe then on the Son of God, and thou shalt live forever.

T. But must not I wait until I get better, ere I go to him?

F. No; go now, salvation is an act of free sovereign grace. It is not of works, lest any man should boast. Eph. 2:6-9. “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ.” Rom. 6:23. Death is wages, but life is a gift.

T. But has the believer any thing to do with good words?

F. Yes, the believer has, but the thing for you is pardon, and that is for Christ’s sake. It is to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Rom. 4:5, 6. But being thus accepted, then, by the power of God who wrought in his heart this blessed faith, he does good works. Love, joy, peace, meekness, temperance, long- suffering, — Gal. 5:22, spring forth thirty, sixty, and an hundred fold. He delights in good works, he seeks to abound in them, but you see they are not the cause of salvation, but the effects of it. He does not do good works to be pardoned; but being par­doned he does them. He does not work for life, but from life; so in­stead of living to the world, or to please himself, he lives unto God, and seeks to glorify him in his body, and his spirit, which are God’s.

T. Well all this is very new to me, but yet somehow it seems so true, and so right, and indeed so good, that I cannot deny it, nay, I seem to long to believe it.

F. I rejoice to hear you say so; and when we meet again, I believe I shall find you at his feet, whom to know is LIFE ETERNAL.

Selected by

W. J. Henry.

TRUE TO HIS WORD.

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I have just read Bro. Byrum’s book on “Divine Healing,” which is from the throne of God, and has been the means of enabling me to exercise the faith to be healed. One day I had seven miles to ride, and it being very warm I came near receiving a sun-stroke from which I suffered very much for several hours.

The people came to visit me and were much interested in my trouble, some giving one thing, and some an­other for my relief, but nothing seem­ed to relieve me. Once when all had left the room and I was alone with the Lord, this text came to me, “Is any afflicted among you let him pray.” I then just told the Lord what he had promised to do for those who would ask, and I asked him to take away the headache and all the sick­ness from me. Then came the words, “Will you believe it?” I arose sing­ing, “Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine.” And the people thought I was crazy. I was well in one minute. It is the truth; do you believe me? I sang and praised God all afternoon. O bless his name forever!

What would tempt me to forget such a loving Savior of soul and body? His was is the only true way. And to all who would learn of the true way of healing I know of no book that points out the way so plainly and helps a person to understand the scriptures on the subject as does the book on “Divine Healing of Soul and Body.”

Pray for me that I may have more faith. I do thank him for his good­ness. Praise his name! O how won­derful is his love! My life is hid away in him and he will keep me un­to the end.

Your sister in Jesus,

Susie F. Drew.

Salisbury Heights, N. H.

TESTIMONIES.

Thy Testimonies are Wonderful.
Psa. 119:129.

..ED BY THE POWER OF GOD.

To the children of the Most High God: It is with gladness I write you to day that my baby is healed by the power of God, for which give God all the glory. I remain your saved brother. Amen.

C. Simmons.

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Mount Zion, Ind.

Dear Saints: I want to testify that the Lord has wonderfully saved and sanctified my soul, and he keeps me by his mighty power. Praise his holy name!

Your saved brother in Jesus,

A. W. Whisman.

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Milton, Mo.

Dear Trumpet Readers: I feel led to give a few word of testimony. Oh I do praise God for this wonder­ful plan of salvation. Oh it is bless­ed to be all given up to God. As the poet says, Oh wondrous bliss, Oh joy sublime, I’ve Jesus with me all the time. So many are preaching that we cannot live in this present evil world without sin. I will admit we can’t ourselves, but having Christ in us he can live this life for us. Bless his holy name! I believe the holy word of God.

I remain your brother, washed in the blood of the Lamb,

Wm. Brinegar.

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Chanute, Kan.

Dear Trumpet Readers: I feel that I can glorify the Lord by testi­fying of his wonderful power to save our souls and heal our bodies. I am so thankful that the Lord is no res­pecter of persons, but will save all that will come unto him. We once belonged to the man-made church, but never felt satisfied. We were sick for three years, and when our money run out we did not feel free to attend their meeting, because we didn’t have fees paid up. But thank God he has given me a ticket to heaven without money and price. It is wonderful how the Lord will reveal his will to us when we are humble. All things are possible with God. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Pray for us.

Yours in Christ,

Franky Nichols.

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Evansville, Ind.

Dearly Beloved in the Lord: May the richest of Heaven’s blessings rest upon you all. I feel that it would be to the honor and glory of God for me to write my testimony, as I never have before. Praise the dear Lord for his tender mercies toward me. He watched me as I was straying away from my sweet home, and when he saw what I was doing, he used his chastening rod on me, for which I give him all the praise. I praise his holy name for saving such an unworthy being. He is such a mighty physician, he cleanses us from all unrighteous­ness, and healeth us of all our dis­eases. It has been three years since the dear Lord spoke peace to my soul. About two years ago our little girl was taken down with the rheu­matism, and we obeyed the word. We called in the elders of the church and by the laying on of hands in the name of the Lord Jesus she was healed. Shortly after that I was taken down in bed and was very sick for three days and three nights. I thought I would die. The Lord led us to call in the elders of the church and they got down in the name of the dear Lord, and the Lord was in our midst. They laid hands on me and anointed me with oil in the name of the holy child Jesus, and immediately I was healed. I arose from my bed and helped them shout praises to God. But I have seen weakly for some time and have been led of the Lord to ask the pray­ers of the saints that I might be fully healed and made strong in the pow­er of the Lord.

Your humble sister at the foot of the cross,

Lucy Stephenson.

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