Gospel Trumpet – 16 August 1894

16 August 1894, Volume 14, Number 32.

The Triumphant Church.

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The cloudy day has now gone by,
All popery’s in the past;
The saints of God do shout aloud,
The evening’s come at last.

With Jesus Christ our living head,
Our high priest and our king,
We shout the victory o’er the beast,
And hallelujahs sing.

The Zion of God is all complete,
With watchman on the wall;
And if all do their duty well
There need no one to fall.

Tho’ Gog and Magog gather ’round,
And Satan leads the van;
With God omnipotent throned within,
The saints of God can stand.

Yet peradventure some should slip,
And by disobedience fall;
If the watchmen all “see eye to eye,”
They will soon for mercy call.

And when they come with contrite heart,
Confessions bright and clear,
The great I AM says, “Peace, be still,” —
Again his voice they hear.

The devil knows his time is short;
He’s a wily foe we see;
But the God who hid the prophet of old,
Can hide both you and me.

J. W. Daugherty.

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SAINTS.

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Through the darkness of Romish night and sectarian gloom, because of the awful sins and iniquities that fill those human orders, the holiness and purity of God’s word has been laid aside, and misquoted scripture, sayings and opinions of man, and dark creeds have taken the place thereof.

The beautiful expressions found in the Bible of God’s purity and the holiness of his people, of a Christ without sin living in the pure heart of man, enabling him to walk upright before God without blame in love, is scarcely mentioned, much less experienced amid the deep scarlet stains of sectism to day, and such God given terms as “sanctified ones,” “holy ones” or “saints” are held in diversion and serve only as an epithet of reproach amid their honorary “Locals,” “Pastorates,” “Presidents,” “Secretaries,” “Rev,,” D. D. and L. L. D’s ascribed to and conferred by man. A brief definition of the term “Saints” given by all lexicographers is “an holy one” of which no true child of God blushes nor is ashamed to confess.

We with all God’s true children well know that there is only the “household of God” and the “hosts of Satan” as inhabiters of this earth. The word of God plainly declares that “He that committeth sin is of the devil,” 1 Jno. 3:8. And “whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin.” 1 Jno. 3:9. So we see the terms “saints” and “sinners” embrace the whole human family, the saint belonging to God and his family, the sinner has the devil for a father Jno. 8:44 therefore in the devil’s family. Men in their remarks often betray their ignorance of God’s word, its holiness, and the works of the Lord to day.

A man in southern Indiana who signs himself as Rev. W. B. Grimes, Editor and Pub. of “The Crothersville Methodist,” has recently learned that there were still saints upon the earth. To know more about saints — doughtlessknowing nothing by experience, he writes for imformation to a fellow craftman, A. J. Wheeler of Bangor, Mich, near which place, he says, the saints originated. Had Mr. Grimes been acquainted with his Bible he would have had all the imformation he desired concerning the saints, and would have learned the origin of some of them.

True, some saints have had their origin or beginning as saints near Bangor, Mich. as well as in all quarters of the globe. I had my origin as a saint or holy one of God within the limits of Mr. Grimes’ present circuit. Hallelujah! It was there, God forgave me all my sins, I left the family of Satan and sinners, and by the Spirit of the Lord was adopted into the family of God.

All people may gain much information concerning the saints by studying the Bible, and to this might be added much more learning by getting saved and into the family. I never knew much about the family of God until I became one of its members.

We can learn by the Bible, however, that the saints are an excellent people in whom God delights. Psa. 16:3. The Lord forsaketh not his saints. Psa. 37:28. He will keep the feet of his saints. 1 Sam. 2:9. The Lord preserveth the souls of his saints. Psa. 97:10.

As to their origin we learn that Aaron was a saint of the Lord, Psa. 106:16, and in the days of Paul there were saints at Corinth. 1 Cor. 1:2. 2 Cor. 1:1. At Ephesus. Eph. 1:1. At Collosse. Col. 1:2, 4, 12, 26. By consulting an interlinear Greek-English New Testament which we have, we learn that the word “saint” is from the Greek word “AGIOIS” meaning “holy one.” In Eph. 1:4, we read that God has chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love. Here the word holy is translated from the same Greek word “AGIOIS” and would properly read that God “hath chosen us in him, before the foundation of the world, that we should be “saints” or “holy ones” without blame before him in love. People should have a care to minister to the saints, for it is said that God will not forget their labor of love. Heb. 6:10.

The saints shall judge the world. 1 Cor. 6:2. The saints shall take the kingdom. Dan. 7:18. There are none else but saints in glory. These and many more beautiful things are said of the saints in God’s pure word. How can one priest of Baal expect to gain true information of the children of God from another priest of the same order? What would you think of one Romish cardinal writing for information to an associate cardinal concerning the reformers?

Mr. Wheeler in his reply says, “The difficulty lies in the organization of the saints itself. This betrayed his ignorance or his untruthfulness. We believe that he knows that the saints take this name only as a Bible term applied to all Christians, and not as a sect or party name, and also that they have no organization, but Christ is all and in all. The Lord has a divinely organized church, and the saints recognize no other. But God sets all the members in the body as pleaseth him; he makes all the appointments and all works in sweet harmony.

Again he says, “It is the most bigoted of all religious sects.” It is true after the way which the world of formal professors called heresy or sect, so worship they the God of their fathers.

Again he says, “They mix in no young people’s society, social services etc.” The Bible says the “saints” or “holy ones” walk blameless in love before God, and of course they mix in no formal Christless societies, sect carousals, festivals, fairs, shows, nor enter any singing contest for prize money, so they are spared the sad result of becoming carnal and refusing second money if they did not win the first.

Again Mr. Wheeler says, “All who join them must abandon all fellowship with all other Christians.” Here again is exhibited gross blindness or bare untruthfulness. They have nothing to join, but they do have fellowship with all who have “joined themselves to the Lord.” All “Christians” or “saints” have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth them from all sin, but it is true, Christians do not have fellowship with the many ungodly professors that fill up sectism to day. They are pulling down religious bodies, inasmuch as they are contrary to God’s word and filled with cold Christless licentious professors. The pride and fashion, the worldliness that fills the sect pulpit and pew to day is an abomination in the sight of God and his saints. Carousals, confusion, self, “strivings for the uppermost seats,” licentiousness, hypocrisy, whited sepulchers with here and there honest ones trying to be Christians, make up sectism to day. “Flee out of Babylon and deliver every man his soul.” As they were in the days of Noah, so they will be in the days of the coming of the Son of man. Soon the Lord is coming to be glorified in his saints. 2 Thess. 1:10. Even so come, Lord Jesus. Your brother made holy,

Chas. E. Orr.

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A PERFECT WALK WITH GOD.

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For some time God has stirred my soul on this subject. Oh how necessary it is that our walk should be perfect and without fault! We look around us, and here and there we find so many professors very careless and seemingly unconcerned as to their daily walk and conversation. Oh how inconsistent it is to use God so! And worst of all they are deceiving themselves, and in the day of judgment will be set off on the left hand. Well, but says one, I can’t possibly walk here in this sinful world perfectly free from sin. Well now, dear ones, let God’s word be true and every man a liar. He says, He that saith he abideth in him, ought himself also to walk, even as he walked. 1 John 2:6. Now dear ones, when the apostle John speaks to us it is just the same as God himself, because all scripture was given by inspiration, and while the apostle was inspired by the Holy Ghost we are required to obey his teaching.

Oh how often we see people through the week going along with a walk you cannot tell from the world, and on Sunday we meet them in church in quite a different mood! Dear ones, God is here during the whole seven days of every week, and sees every thing we do and hears every thing we say. Now in John 15:4, 5 he commands us to abide in him. Why? because we cannot bear fruit if we do not abide in him. Listen! He says, As a branch cannot bear fruit of itself except it abide in the vine, no more can ye, except ye abide in me. He says, He is the vine, ye are the branches: he that abideth in me and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit, for without me ye can do nothing.

Now from the above scripture we see that the branches must be fruit bearing and must bring forth good fruit. Man in his natural state brings forth very poor fruit, but when grafted into Jesus Christ the root gotten from the Father, we have a tree bearing good fruit. Oh praise our God for a fruit bearing tree. Now our walk shows what kind of fruit we bear.

In Matt. 11:29, Jesus says, Take my yoke upon you and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls. The yoke of Jesus puts a person under control of a standard he set up, which is the New Testament. Then we see that as long as we obediently wear the yoke of Jesus we will walk perfectly before God, but when we lay off a part of the yoke, then our walk is not perfect, neither does it please God, but wonderfully grieves him.

Then again in John 13:15 Jesus says, he has given us an example that we should do as he has done unto us. He washed the disciples’ feet and says we should do likewise. This is a part of their perfect walk. Oh brethren, a perfect walk takes in a great deal more than many people practice. 1 Pet. 2:21 says, For even hereunto were ye called, because Christ suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps. Now the above still leads to a perfect walk with God, because Jesus says we should follow his steps. And his steps were perfect because he did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth. Col. 2:6 — As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him. Also Paul says in Phil. 2:5, Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. 1 John 4:17 — Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment, because as he is, so are we in this world.

So we see by all the texts, we must walk perfectly before God, just as Jesus walked perfect. Brethren, let us all make a perfect walk before God and then we have a promise of eternal life. Your brother in Christ,

M. H. Basore.

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ON LITTLE THINGS.

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I feel led of God to say a few words against small talk or by-words. Dear brethren, we should not indulge in any thing that will not be to the glory of God. So I admonish all that are in the habit of using such language to refrain from it, for it destroys our influence for doing good. Let all be done to the glory of God, and the word says, Fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not once be named among you as becometh saints; neither filthiness nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient, but rather giving of thanks. Eph. 5:3, 4. We find that sinners and worldly professors indulge in jesting and foolish talk, but we should not try to imitate them. Be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Paul says, Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them, for it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. Eph. 5:11-12. Dear brethren, be not deceived, God is not mocked; what a man sows that shall he also reap. If we sow to the flesh we shall of the flesh reap corruption, but if we sow to the Spirit we shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. Remember it is the little foxes that spoil the vines. We must shun every appearance of evil. So brethren let our conversation be yea, yea, and nay, nay, for whatsoever is more than this cometh of evil. From your saved brother, under the blood, walking in the light and sanctified,

Geo. Borden.

SEEK THE LORD NOW.

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He that is for us is more than he that is against us. It does not make any difference what the world says; let us go onward and upward, and stand firm on the sea of glass. Let trials and persecutions come; God’s word says, No weapon that is formed against thee [God’s saints] shall prosper, and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord. Isa. 54:17. Praise the Lord for his blessed promises! Let those that are so free to speak evil of God’s saints, beware. The time is soon coming when judgment must begin at the house of God; and if the righteous scarcely be saved where will the ungodly and sinner appear?

Oh dear sinner friends, repent and believe the gospel. The dear Savior is not willing that any should be lost, but that all should come to the knowledge of the truth and be saved. The Lord is gathering his elect from the four corners of the earth. Won’t you come and join the sanctified throng? Hark! hear him call: Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters; and he that hath no money, come ye, buy and eat, yea come buy wine and milk without money and without price. Isa. 55:1. Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Cleanse your hands ye sinners, and purify your hearts ye double minded. Soon the Lord will come, and I don’t think you want to hear him say, Depart from me, I never knew you, ye workers of iniquity.

Then why not seek him now? Now is the accepted time; now is the day of salvation. Humble yourselves and come to the Lord, for he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Then why not seek him now? Forsake your ways, lay up treasures in heaven for that last great day. Live for Jesus and him alone, so that you might hear him say, Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful in a few things, I will make you ruler over many. Enter thou into the joy of the Lord.

Lottie Borden.

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Edgar, Neb.

Dear Saints of God: Last November, three years ago I heard the gospel preached. I saw that I was a sinner. I came to Christ and told him all. If we just confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse from all unrighteousness. I know now that my sins were forgiven, for I had peace with God. “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Then I heard what one must do to receive sanctification, that we had to offer every thing that we have in this world and every thing we ever expect to have, and use it to the glory of God. I made the sacrifice, offered all on the altar, and all glory to God, the very God of peace sanctified me wholly. Dear ones, let us see that God gets glory out of all that we have. Now comes the point on which I feel of the Lord to speak. I notice some of the children of God are keeping on hands tea and coffee for their worldly visitors. Now it is God’s money that you bought it with. Now if God gets glory out of it I can say amen to it, but I fear not. Would it not be better if we would take the money that we spend for tea and coffee and use it to buy tracts and the GOSPEL TRUMPET and send them to dear souls that are perishing? Oh God help us all to be wise, for I do realize that the time is near at hand when we shall have to give an account how we use God’s money. From your saved and sanctified brother, all on the altar.

J. E. Smith.

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Question, and Answers on the Church. A tract containing four letters with many questions concerning the church, and the difference between the true church and sectism. Price, 10 cents per dozen.

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Requests for Prayer.

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Prayer is requested for the healing of Ernest Kain, of swelling of the face. Pray at once.

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Pray that I may be sanctified, and for the healing of my wife who is sick. We also desire some of God’s ministers to come here and preach the gospel in its purity.

D. Martin.

Williamsburg, Miss.

Pray for Sister Bertha McGregor, who has consumption and is near unto death. Also pray for the healing of my afflicted body.

Minnie Hill.

Tionesta, Pa.

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I ask your prayers that myself, husband and his mother may be sanctified, and our three children, that they may be converted.

Mary A. Nunnery.

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My sister desires prayer for the healing of her body, that she be raised up and healed of her afflictions so as to be able to raise her little children.

W. N. Cook.

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Pray that I may be sanctified wholly, and healed of a serious disease; also that my baby who has been afflicted for three months may be healed.

Terressa Turnidge.

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Cleo Springs, Okla.

It is the request of a sick lady that I should write and ask the saints to pray for her healing. She has heart trouble and dropsy, and is very low. Her name is Mrs. Emma Bennett. She believes that through the prayers of the saints she will be healed. Your sister in Christ,

A. M. Webb.

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Los Angeles, Cal., Aug. 6, 1894.

Dear Saints: I write to request the prayers of all the saints for the healing of Bro. J. B. Walling. The chief physician of Los Angeles county hospital pronounces his disease incurable. We have him in camp with us. He has been much helped since leaving the hospital, medicine, etc. The doctor calls the disease locomotor taxia. Please make special prayer for him Aug. 23, and we will unite with you that day.

J. D. Hatch.

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Calls for Meeting.

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A true holiness minister is desired to go at once to Buck Creek, Tippecanoe Co., Ind. and hold a meeting. Address J. W. Edmonds.

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One of God’s true ministers is very much desired to come and hold a meeting soon at Grant’s Pass, Ore.

Eljzebeth Matchett.

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We are very desirous to have a tabernacle meeting held at Pawnee City Neb. as soon as possible after the Auburn camp meeting. Yours in the love of Jesus,

W. H. Carmichael.

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EDITORIAL.

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Richardson, Tex.

Dear Saints: We aim, the Lord willing, to go from this place to middle Tenn., and anyone desiring meeting between Marshall, Tex. and Vicksburgh, Miss., let us know about it. Address us at Marshall, Tex. Your brethren in the Lord,

L. C. Slate, R. L. Berry and J. D. Tramel.

Bro. Warner writes that he will not probably be permitted to attend the meetings in Southern Ind. and Ky. Bro. and Sister Orr, Keeling, Merritt, Sisters Fink and Fry will probably be at the Floyds Knobs meeting. Cannot some one chosen of God, go with Bro. Carter to Dodge, Ky?

THE Sabbath tract which is now being published, will probably not be ready until some time in September. When it was commenced, we thought it would be about twice as large as the first one, but there will be about 200 pages. As Bro. Warner was rushed with other work we were unable to get the manuscript to publish as soon as expected, and we trust those who have sent in their orders, will bear with us a short time yet.

If any of the brethren desire a good Teacher’s Bible, they can get them from me, for I have the agency for the International Teacher’s Bibles, the smallest large-type Bibles published. They are genuine, imported Teacher’s Bibles, ranging in price, from $.30 to $15 00. I receive one- third commission, which is spent to the glory of God, and for the spreading of the gospel. Also we can furnish Young’s and Cruden’s Concordances. For further information direct to me at Pawnee City, Neb. I will be at the Auburn C. M. Yours in Him,

Michael Stover. Jr.

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Answers to Questions.

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1st: When was the church built?

ANS. According to the meaning of the word EKKLESIA — church organization is not essential to its existence; for it means the called out. So as soon as Christ had chosen disciples out of the world, to follow him, the church existed; and its members were justified and in the church as the family and fold of Christ, the called out assembly.

The word build, relates more particularly to the work of the Holy Spirit, the sanctifier, in distributing the gifts, setting in order, furnishing, and fully compacting, and thus perfecting the church in its organic state.

2ND: Explain Luke 23:31. — “For if if they have done these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry?”

ANS. Compared with Christ, even his disciples are dry trees. And if they have persecuted Christ, with all his heavenly love and excellency, they will persecute the Christians also.

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MEETINGS.

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A general assembly meeting, Floyds Knobs, Ind. Aug. 24 to Sept. 2.

Marshall, Okl., Oct. 18-29.

Jeffersonville, Indiana, Sept. 15 to Oct. 1.

Leighton, Mich., Aug. 22-28.

There will be a meeting beginning here August 25, at Damascus school-house near Millville, Miss., and last as long as the Lord leads.

Elnora Dennis.

Millville, Miss.

Brethren coming to the Floyd Knobs, Ind. assembly meeting from the west by way of Air Line stop at Edwardsville; from other directions come to New Albany. Everybody invited. Anyone wishing to tent on the ground can do so. As many as can conveniently are requested to bring quilts, etc. for bedding. Address Joe Schreiber and S. R. Moore.

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CAMP MEETINGS.

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Bushong, Kan. Aug. 22 to Sept. 3.

Winfield, Kan., Oct. 4-15.

Venango Co., Pa. Aug. 30 to Sept. 9.

The tamp meeting in Canada is expected to begin Aug. 23.

Camp Meeting at Renfroe, Leake Co., Miss, begins Aug. 24.

Vichey, Mo. Aug. 30, 1894.

Marquand, Mo. Sept 1, 1894.

Lowndes, Mo., Sept. 13, 1894.

Neosho Falls, Kan., Sept 6-17,

New Carlisle camp meeting will be on the old camp ground in Mr. H. Trumbo’s woods, Aug. 22 to Sept. 2.

Ten miles south of Doniphan, Ripley Co., Mo. and near Poynor, Aug. 25 to Sept. 3. All lovers of truth invited. Those coming by rail, come to Doniphan.

Jerry City, Wood Co., O.

The time set for the Jerry City camp meeting is Aug. 23, and continue as long as the Lord wills. We want some holy man of God to come. Particulars will be given hereafter.

Wm. H. Miller.

There will be a camp meeting at Lanagon, McDonald Co., Mo., beginning, the Lord willing, Aug. 22, continuing as long as the Spirit may direct.

Camp meeting at Kensington, Smith Co., Kan. to commence Sept. 20 and last over Sunday Sept. 30, the Lord willing. Kensington is on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific R. R. Address Bro. J. C. Thayer at this place.

Geo. Vielguth.

Mole Hill, W. Va., Aug. 8, 1894.

The church of the living God of W. Va. will hold their camp meeting at Mole Hill on the ground occupied last year, about seven miles northeast of Pennsboro, commencing Sept. 15. The brethren coming to this meeting will be met at Sistersville.

J. K. P. Whitecotton.

Canada C. M. begins Aug. 23, and continues until Sept. 3, the Lord willing. Will be held in Bro. M. Swayze’s bush, three miles west of Fenwick. All coming via. G. T. or C. S. R. R’s. must stop at Welland Station. Conveyances will be at the station to meet all who notify either Bro. J. Smith or Dr. Birdsall, Fenwick, Ont. Bro. Dillon and company and others expected. Your brother in Christ,

J. E. Birdsall.

The New Carlisle, Clark Co., O. camp meeting will begin Aug. 22, 1894. to continue until Sept. 2. All wishing to come to New Carlisle please notify J. A. Hard- acre, Anlo, O. All coming to Springfield notify Mrs. Sarah E. Roller. All that can come prepared to take care of themselves, do so: all that cannot will.be cared for.

J. A. Hardacre.

VICHY, MO. CAMP MEETING.

To commence Sept. 10 and continue as long as the Lord wills. The camp ground is on Bro. James A. Thornton’s farm, two and one-half miles southeast of Vichy, ten miles north of Rolla, twelve miles northeast of St. James. Those coming from the west get off at Rolla, and those from the east stop of St. James. Rolla and St. James are both on the Frisco R. R. Bro. R. M. Haynes is desired as Bro’s Collins and Pike will be engaged in other meetings at the time of ours. Any other ministers the Lord may send will be thankfully received. Let as many as can bring tents. Let all who can come prepared to take care of themselves. Let all the saints pray for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Address Bro’s James A. Thornton and Jno. P. Bailey.

Jerry City, Wood Co., O.

Camp meeting Aug. 23, 1894. Those coming from the west, north or south come to Trombley on the Toledo, Columbus and Cincinnati R. R., notify Bro. W. Caris, Jerry City, O. Those coming from the east come to Prairie Depot on the Ohio Central R. R. notify Bro. W. G. Cupp, Six Points, O. Everybody invited to come. Bring bedding, and all that can help themselves, and those that are not able will be cared for. We expect great things. Cannot A. J. Kilpatrick come and as many as the Lord may send.

Wm. H. Miller.

The Pennsylvania C. M. will be held at the White Hall school about two miles east of Emlenton in the Hunter grove, to commence Aug. 30 and last as long as the Lord wills. The time to fix up the ground will be 17th and 18th, let all come and help that can. We expect a number of ministers to be present at the meeting. Bro’s Henry and Riggle and others. Let all the saints come that can and tent on the ground. Any one wanting to know in regard to the meeting can write Bro’s Sam’l Martz, Pittsville, Pa., S. P. Gilger, Mariasville, Pa.

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GROVE MEETINGS.

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Strasburg, Pa., beginning Aug. 30

Dodge, Ky. Sept. 5-11.

Sweetser, Grant Co., Ind., Aug. 28, Sept. 1,

Foraker, HardinCo., Ohio Aug. 22.

Charles Ford.

Grove meeting Continental,O., begining Aug. 25. Meeting will be near depot, Nickel Plate and Clover Leaf Ry’s.

There will be a grove meeting near Henderson, Mercer Co., Pa. The time will be published as soon as we hear from Bro’s Speck and Henry, as they are requested to be here. This is a place that there is need of able ministers to preach the word full of faith and the Holy Ghost. Will the brethren above mentioned please write and let me know when they could come, as we desire to have it as soon as convenient either just before the Venango meeting or just after, or use that time if the brethren are satisfied in Venango Co. Will Bro. Martz write us in regard to this meeting? Yours in the love of Jesus,

J. S. Perrine.

Henderson, Mercer Co., Pa.

There will be a grove meeting three and one-half miles northeast of Elsie, commencing Aug. 17, to continue to the 26th. All that can attend this meeting are invited to come, the people are hungering for the pure Word in these parts, and we are looking for a great harvest of souls during this meeting. We ask the prayers of God’s people that the truth may win many hearts to him. Wm. E. Warren and Bixler are expected to hold this meeting, also the brethren in the ministry from Gratiot Co., and whom the Lord shall send, come.

S. Cook.

Elsie, Mich.

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GOD’S POWER TO HEAL.

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Fremont, Iowa.

Dear Readers of the Gospel Trumpet: May the Lord of our salvation ever keep those that are saved, free in their souls and obedient to the Lord in all things, and save the unsaved for Jesus’ sake, is our prayer. It has been nearly six years since we have written to the Trumpet of the wonderful ways that God has kept us. We are still saved and have the sweet peace in our souls for which we gratefully thank and praise the Lord. Oh it is so sweet to trust the Lord in all things and to obey God and his word! We put all our trust in him, and he keeps us every day from the many snares that have been laid for us. Oh glory to our God!

We feel that the Lord wants us to tell to the world of his wonderful power of healing in these last days. A few months ago our little girl of two years took very sick. The first of her sickness was the German measles; they did not seem to hurt her very much, but in a week or ten days she took a high fever and began to get very sick. We went earnestly to the Lord and required of him if it was his will to heal her. She grew worse and worse all the time. We sent word to the Trumpet family and to the saints here, and called for Bro. Hechler and wife. They anointed her and received a witness from God that she would be healed. We received a card from the office stating they believed that God had heard their prayer. After she was anointed she seemed to get better, and asked for something to eat, which was given to her. She ate a little. That was on Thursday, and on Friday she began to get worse, and she got so bad that she lost her speech. Oh it seemed as though she could not live from one hour till the next. But we knew that the Lord had her in his hands. We called the children together and asked them if they were willing to trust the Lord, or did they want a doctor? And they both said that they were willing to trust the Lord; if the Lord could not raise her, no doctor could. On Saturday morning the friends were called in. All that saw her did not think she could live very long. Then we felt that we could not give her up yet, so we sent a telegram to Bro. J. W. Byers in Cal. for him to pray for her. He called some of the saints together and had special prayer for her. They said that God gave them sweet witness that she would be healed; and all praise to the dear Lord, she began to amend, and on Sunday morning she was better.

We have been called fanatical as to giving medicine. Some of the friends wanted us to use some poultices; they thought it would help her so much. We did not want to be stubborn nor do any thing that was not right, but we did not believe in any such doctrine, for we could not find it in the word where Christ used any teas or poultices or medicines, and we knew that he has the same power to day that he did then. So we yielded to them and put some flax seed poultices on her on Sunday morning; and before night she began to get worse and we felt in our souls that we had put our hands on the Lord’s work, and testified to the same, and laid off the poultices, and said, Lord this is your case. Oh what a wonderful lesson we learned in this act! And what a lesson of patience we learned in this case. The little one did not walk or talk for three or four weeks. She had not the least use of her hands. Many would come in and say, “Aren’t you afraid she will never walk nor talk?” But we would have to say, “We have not a doubt nor a fear, but what she will walk and talk both, for the Lord never does his work by halves, and we knew he would do a complete work. “Some would say, “If she lives. I will believe there is something in it.,, But our persecutions were not a few; and the worst was by those that claim to be out in the clear light, but have a form of godliness and deny the power thereof. The word says, from such turn away. Oh we do praise the Lord for his goodness and kind mercy to us, for He healed her sound and well, and she can talk and walk. The Lord be praised for it.

This is not the first time the Lord has healed us, but he has brought us through some wonderful cases of sickness. And the Lord is our great physician all the time. This trial of sickness has been one of faith and patience. The promise is only to those that run the race with patience; and the prize is at the end. Oh may the Lord ever help us and all of his children to be steadfast and unmovaable, grounded and settled in love, and never compromise with any other doctrine, but do just what Father has told us too, for his word is plain. Pray for us, for we need the prayers of the righteous. We know the prayers of the righteous are answered. Yours in Him,

J. W. and J. Abrams.

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News from the Field.

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Wichita, Kan.

Dear Trumpet Readers: I am glad to report victory in the name of the Lord. I have been fully consecrated to the work of the ministry for two years yet God never led me out of Wichita to work until I received word to come to Anthony, Kan. I went in the name of our God and I can praise God for the sweeping victory He gave in delivering the truth. We had meeting in the colored Baptist church, as it was their request that I should come, as I was colored too. But God has no respect of persons, and neither did the congregation. for sometimes it was about equally divided; it was a time of seed

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sowing, and I think some fell in good ground. May God bless the dear ones there. I remain your sister, saved through and through by the blood of Jesus.

Cornelia Bateman.

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Auburn, Neb., Aug. 8, 1894.

Gospel Trumpet: God bless you all. Amen. We closed meeting at Allerton, Iowa, Monday last. A few were saved. Corn crops almost a failure here and in Iowa, and worse farther west. A fair prospect in northwest Mo. We came by St. Joseph, Mo. yesterday; in low lands, corn is good. In view of the failure in crops, etc. it will be wisdom to economize as much as we can to the glory of God. However the gleaning ought to go on rapidly, and God will bless this scourge to the benefit of many an honest soul. Amen. Yours in Jesus,

J. Cole.

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Chicago, Ill., Aug. 13, 1894.

Dear Saints: God bless you all. We are saved and kept by divine power. The Rochester meeting in Cedar Co., Iowa, closed Sunday, Aug 5. The tabernacle failing to ar-arive, those who had promised to assist in financial matters became discouraged and failed utterly when called upon to find stopping places for the company, or to assist in other ways. However God raised up friends and gave us a school-house for which we give Him all the praise. Bro’s. Hechler and Worley of Keokuk Co. with Sister Hechler were present and used of the Lord. Meeting at Ayersville in charge of Bro. Carlton, in a prosperous condition. Spent a day or so in Muscatine where one dear soul got back to the Lord. Expect to work in Indiana for several months. Yours saved,

F. Husted & Co.

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Arapahoe, Ok., Aug 6, 1894.

Dear Saints ok God: We are happy to report victory this morning on the Lord’s side. Praise the Lord for vitcory over the works of the devil. We held meetng at Arapahoe and a few souls were saved. To God be all the glory. We left there and came twenty-three miles northwest of Arapahoe. There are twelve blessedly saved. But some are only in a justified state yet. We had an ordinance meeting last night a week ago, in which fourteen took part. The Lord sent a ram and shut us in. We had meeting till two o’clock in the morning. A number of souls were saved The people are very interested and a good harvest of souls is looked for in the future. From here we go south of Arapahoe about six miles. Five or six calls ahead. Pray much for the work here. Your brother under the blood,

Chas. Bowers.

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Otay, Cal., July 31, 1894.

Dear Saints of God: The work of the gospel is still progressing. Have been here for about two weeks. This place is on the southern border of Cal. The doctrine of full salvation is comparatively new. The. people are much interested, there being no small stir about this way. Many are afraid of us, but their confidence is being gained. A few have found the Lord for pardon and cleansing. A number of honest souls are inquiring the way. This week we hold some meetings in the Tia Juana valley, the Lord willing. Are all well and happy. Our souls are full of zeal for the Lord God of Hosts, and by his grace are making the best possible use of this precious time. Are by no means discouraged, but are able through faith to put to flight the armies of the aliens, and shout the eternal victory. Hallelujah! Pray for us. All correspondence should be addressed 1021, 15th St., San Diego, Cal. Your brother and sister, separated unto the gospel,

J. W. and J. Byers.

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Floating Bethel, Shippingport, Pa., Aug. 4, 1894.

Bear Saints: I am rejoicing in the Lord a compete Savior. In the providence of God we came to this place one month ago, and the blessed work started off well from the beginning. Bro’s. Henry and Riggle were with us part of the time. The Lord has been adding to His church. Several have been baptized, and regular meetings are being held in Industry. The interest was good up to the last. Three saved on the last night of the meeting, and the people came the next night after the meeting closed and one soul was saved. But we were compelled to leave, to help in some of the camp meetings. The people are waiting for some workers to come and carry on the work on the boat, as I may not get back for two months. Can Brother and Sister Fry or some other workers come? The Bethel is on dock and will not need any care.

We are now at Smithport camp meeting, and the work of salvation has begun with a well-filled altar this afternoon. My address is Shippingport. Your humble saved brother,

G. T. Clayton.

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Roane, Tex., July 31, 1894.

Dear Saints: God bless abundantly every one of you. Since we last reported the Lord has been wonderfully blessing our souls and also our labor for Him. Praise the Lord! The meeting at Conroe was blessed of the Lord by the saving and sanctifying of souls. One sister was wonderfully healed. To God be all the glory. We came back to this place and held three meetings on Sunday, and at night two were at the altar. One of them paid the price and received the blessing, but the other did not. We felt led of the Lord to hold an ordinance meeting. Quite a number of the saints were present to partake of the ordinances and it was a happy time, because the most of them had been in Babylon, and were now realizing their freedom. Bless God! The next day Bro. Lon Slate and wife, and Bro. Tramel started for Dallas Co., leaving Bro. J. H. Norman in Navarro Co. We still desire your prayers in our behalf, that God may lead us definetly by his Spirit all the time, and also for the work in Texas. We are your brethren, preserved in Jesus Christ and called.

R. L. Berry and J. H. Norman.

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Hillards, Mich., Aug. 9, 1894.

Dear Trumpet Readers: We are praising God for victory. The Cheshire, grove meeting began in the name of the Lord at the appointed time, July 27, and closed Aug. 2. Quite a number of dear saints were present to assist in the meeting, among them Bro. and Sister Lammers, and Sister Myers and Co. The Lord, in answer to prayer, sent Bro. Warner just when he was most needed, on Sabbath. The powers of darkness were great at first, but we remembered our God is mighty, and able to fight our battles for us. As judgement went forth, many were made to see their condition, and were willing to humble themselves under the mighty hand of God, and measure up to the word. There were several consecrations, and others under deep conviction when the meeting closed. Our prayer is that they may yet yield to God. May the Lord keep those who are saved, true to him, There seemed to be no chance for meeting in Allegan, and the people were anxious for meeting at the Clifford school house, so there were three meetings held, with good interest and large attendance. The Hopkins meeting began the 7th. The devil is trying hard to hinder the work, but we are holding on to God for the victory in Jesus’ name, and we have the victory in our souls. Praise the Lord! Pray for us, dear ones. A number of saints are present already, and more are expected. Yours, saved by the blood,

Allie R. Fisher.& Co.

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Hamburg. Germany, July 28. 1894.

Dear Brethren: We feel happy to report victory for God, and that the work in Germany is on the forward move, souls getting saved and rejoicing in their freedom from sin. Others coming as the young man of old, and asking what they must do to enter into eternal life; and when they are told, they go away sorrowful. Others come and with joy receive it, yet hath not root, but endureth for a while; but when tribulations and persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by they become offended. We have never seen the word fulfilled on every side as in this country. Truly Jesus of Nazareth is passing by, and the mighty judgment of God is falling upon the nations. And oh how few are able to comprehend the signs of the times! and how few hear the voice of Jesus to the resurrection of their souls from the sleep of death! Surely our hearts are sad this beautiful morning, on account of the unfaithfulness of man to Jesus, who did so much for us. Bless His holy and lovely name!

For some time we have been impressed to go home on business matters, which demanded our attention. Yet every time we thought of going it was accompanied with a sadness, so we prayed much to the Lord to overrule the matter, if it was not his will for us to leave Germany at present. And I wish to say he has done so, and we are assured now that it is his will for us to stay in this country for a few months longer, until the work is farther advanced, and some one comes or the Lord raises up some one to take our place, after which we feel that the Lord will have us go to England or Scotland to preach the gospel of the kingdom in our mother tongue. Truly we feel the prayers of our brethren and sisters in our behalf in this dark land. And dear ones, what God shows his people to do must be done quickly, for the time is very short, according to the signs of the fig tree. Now may the richest of God’s blessings rest upon all of us and keep us faithful unto the end, and that we can come with joy, bringing in the sheaves, although perhaps we sowed in sorrow. Praise God! The crown and joy and approbation of God drives all else into oblivion and only makes us reach out with faith to do more. Praise our God forever! We could use many tracts if we had them. Your brother and sister in the conflict of faith and hope, saved and sanctified,

J. H. and H. A. Rupert

Gruenderdeich 25, Part L.

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Los Angeles, Cal.

To the Saints of God, Greeting: I am this morning saved and under the blood; and the peace of God which passeth all understanding, keeps my heart and mind through Christ Jesus. Bless his name! There is a little company of us here at this point, going from house to house, as the Lord directs, distributing tracts, and talking salvation and the evening light truth, in the day time, and at night we have meeting in a tabernacle 30×40 feet. Meetings are quite well attended, and the Lord is blessing the work. While Bro. Byers was here, we purchased three tabernacles the size of this one. A good brother advancing the money for the same, until it could be gotten together by freewill offering. Bro. Byers took one to San Diego and vicinity, and left two here for this part of the field. He soon sent the cash from San Diego to pay for that one. But it seems the saints here are having all they can do to get along, and while the brother is not hurrying us for the money, we do feel that he ought not to bear the burden all alone. Any saints on this coast, who feel led of the Lord to give toward these two tents, please send it to J. W. Byers, 1021, 15th St., San Diego, or to J. D. Hatch, 1st St., between Saratoga and Savannah Sts., Los Angeles, Cal.

The work here in this part of the vineyard is peculiar. Holiness has been preached here for thirteen or fourteen years, and there are a great many professing sanctification, and many of them have a good experience, and are full of fire, and the Lord is using them in saving souls. If they had been out free from sects all these years, how the Lord would have swept this coast; but they soon organized an association, and the church in each locality became members finally, and adopted the little creed put forth by the association, and step by step they are buckling the straps of sectarianism on, unconsciously, but surely taking to their bosom the viper that has poisoned every religious organization, from old Rome, the mother of harlots, to to the smallest of her daughters. Well praise God, he honors his name as well as his word, and the truth will stand when all else fails. There is quite a good company of saints here in Los Angeles, that love the Lord out of a pure heart, and are standing in his name. Have one regular meeting place in the city. All saints coming this way can find this meeting at 313 N. Broadway St. Sister Royer and family reside there. Another company is out farther from the city with the other tent, now at Redondo Beach; Sister Zumwalt and daughter, and Bro. and Sister Shoquist, regular workers at present. Each company are trusting God for the necessaries of life, and I can truly say for this company, so far we have not lacked. Bless the Lord! And we are still trusting him; he knoweth all things. Surely he can feed his children. If they are obedient they need not fear. When the Lord said “Go ye,” he also said “I will be with you always.” Hallelujah! There is great need of watching and praying, lest division come in. And some here have allowed a point of doctrine to separate them from the main body, that is, they claim we are not born again till sanctified; and truly we desire all the saints to pray for them, that they be perfectly joined together, in the same mind and in the same judgment. 1 Cor. 1:10 How soon divisions take place when selfish motives arise. Acts 20:29. These motives may be unconsciously selfish, but the result is the same, and divisions arise. Pray for us at this point, that those nearest the truth may see their error and be persuaded to stand in His name alone. And also for us that are in the work, that we may be true, and wise as serpents and harmless as doves. We feel our weakness and our unworthiness, and need the prayers of all saints to sustain us amidst all the confusion there is here in these perilous times. Yours in Christ,

J. D. Hatch & Co.

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Oaksdale, Wash., July 23, 1894.

Dear Trumpet Readers: The first camp meeting of the saints of the Most High God in Washington has come and gone, but the good done will only be fully known when all shall stand before the judge of all the earth. Truly the God of our salvation has wrought wonders in these parts. Last August when we landed in Spokane there were only two saints besides ourselves in the state that we knew of, and not enough to fill one seat in a grove meeting held at Peone. At the C. M. the saints filled a number of large seats. The meeting began at the appointed time and the redeemed soon began to flock in and the tents to be set up, and the fire of holiness began to burn and spread in power and glory until the very atmosphere was charged with the presence of His glory. It was a time of power; hence the spirit of willingness was upon the people, and especially operated in the hearts of the saints. There were 16 or 17 tents, 2 cook wagons, one covered wagon and a tabernacle 40 feet in diameter, and a beautiful seated grove. There were from one to six at the altar at almost every invitation, after the work had generally begun to move out. Souls were also saved between services in the tents. In all, there were fully fifty consecrations to the Lord. Hungry souls came over a hundred miles, were saved and healed, and returned home rejoicing in God. Twenty-eight happy saints were immersed; fully forty would have been baptized, could they have been ready. There were also a large number of cases of divine healing. Some of these were indeed miraculous and wonderful healings by His power. Blind and cataract eyes were healed and their sight is rapidly-returning. My left limb was accidentally, very badly hurt, either one of the bones broken, or else badly wrenched, but the Lord truly healed it and other of my afflictions.

Among those saved were a prominent lawyer and his wife of Oaksdale. May the Lord enable this dear brother to obtain the real experience of entire holiness, and become fully established in all the present truth. We doubt not but that he will become a useful instrument in the hands of God. Others of strong will were gloriously saved, who were almost beyond the reach of saving grace. But hallelujah! the Spirit of God captured them through the earnest faith and prayers of the saints. There was a glorious advance and forward move with, and in the hearts of all the saints and workers in the present truth and perfect holiness and its graces. Many were convicted for, sought and obtained the various gifts of the Spirit. Thus all were greatly benefited and in every way better qualified to more fully live and work for God, in the future. Father Patterson, (the father-in-law of dear Brother Bailey,) was saved and sanctified wholly. He was cleansed from the filthy king (tobacco) of which he had been a slave for over sixty years. Praise God for this wonderful deliverance! Dear Brother Davis and family form Almira, Lincoln Co. came. They were gloriously redeemed and healed. They will take the fire back with them and we doubt not but the Lord will use them to His glory, if they will only keep humble and prove true to Jesus. A number of persons from Palouse City, who were won to the truth in a meeting held there last spring, by Brother Bailey, came to the meeting and were gloriously saved. Thus the Lord raised up a precious church there also.

The Lord has a glorious company of consecrated and well saved young people in these parts and still more to follow. Some of them are called into the work of the gospel. The saints in Spokane Co. also in Idaho and Oregon, were detained from this feast of the Lord. The Lord has all their names on high, enrolled in the book of life. Some of the saints felt the need of and were convicted to establish a saints’ school for the children and the young people. Such an institution is needful. Seventy-one holy ones took part in the ordinances of Christ, which was a glorious pentecost to all. Bro. G. W. Bailey was ordained to the sacred calling of the ministry, by the laying on of hands. Bro. E. C. Moys, was ordained elder in the church near Almota, and Bro. T. Adams was ordained deacon in the church at the Hickman school house. Thus closed the first camp meeting of the saints in Washington. Bro’s Bamford, Baily and Co. go to hold some grove meetings in Spokane Co. and in Idaho. Myself and company are now holding a tabernacle meeting in this city. God is working gloriously already. Several hands have been raised for our prayers. One saved to day. Sister Colvin of Colfax, who had been much afflicted for three years but especially in the last several months, had been treated by eight or nine doctors, in that city, but they could not cure her. The Lord gave her sufficent help and strength, and she came here last week, was sanctified and wonderfully healed, and returned home fully saved and well. Hallelujah! I have been convicted and called to take a missionary tour through Alaska, Lord willing. We hope to do so next spring and summer. I am impressed that it will take about $300. I have been much impressed that the work should be speedily opened up in Alaska and the Sandwich Islands, and especially in Honolulu. From here we go and hold a tabernacle meeting in Palouse City. Thence Lord willing to Oregon and especially to labor in and about Pendleton. Please pray on for us. We are expecting and by faith claiming multitudes of souls to be brought to God in this country.

F. N. Jabobson, C. H. Tubbs and Co.

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THE WORD OF GOD AND SECTISM CONSIDERED.

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JESUS said, “Upon this rock I will I build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” — Mat. 16:18.

His church is “built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone. In whom all the building fitly framed together, groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord.” — Eph. 2:20, 21.

“For as the body is one and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body; so also is Christ. For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have all been made to drink into one Spirit.” — 1 Cor. 12:12, 13.

“For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office; so we being many are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.” — Rom. 12:4, 5.

Christ in his prayer to the Father said, “While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name (no division as yet); and for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; that they all may be one; as thou Father, art in me, and 1 in thee, that they also may be one in us; that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one.” — John 17:12, 19-22.

When we are truly born of God, we are by one Spirit all baptized into one body, and there is no distinction between the members, until we are divided up into different sects. Every religious organization outside the church of God which Christ himself built, is a sect or division. And what does the scripture say about divisions?

Read 1 Cor. 1:10-13 — “Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Cloe, that there are contentions among you. Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?”

3:3, 4 — “For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?”

12:25 — “That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.”

Rom. 16:17 — Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.”

Also 1 Cor. 11:18, 19 — “For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.”

Here Paul calls divisions heresies, or sects, as the margin has it. Through false teachers, and the children of God departing from the faith which was once delivered unto the saints, they got farther and farther away from God until about the year A. D. 270, when the apostasy properly began, and the prophecy of Amos 8:9 went into fulfillment, — “And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord God, that I will cause the sun to go down at noon, and I will darken the earth in the clear day.”

In this dark age the beast described in Rev. 13th chapter, which rose up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, had full power, as we read in the seventh verse: “And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given unto him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations, and to continue forty and two months.”

All Protestants believe that this beast typifies the Roman Catholic power, and the forty and two months, according to prophetic reckoning mean 1260 years, the time this papal power should continue. Adding this time to the 270 years, brings us to A. D. 1530, about the time of the Reformation.

In the same chapter and eleventh verse John beheld another beast, coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon, etc. This beast typifies Protestant power, just as clearly as the first beast did the Roman Catholic.

This present age is foretold by Zechariah where he says: “And it shall come to pass in that day, that the light shall not be clear nor dark: But it shall be one day which shall be known to the Lord, not day nor night; but it shall come to pass, that at evening time [meaning at the close of the day, or in the last days] it shall be light.” — Zech. 14:6, 7.

This evening light is shining now. And the Lord God said, “Behold I, even I, will both search my sheep, and seek them out, as a shepherd seeketh out his flock in the day that he is among his sheep that are scattered; so will I seek out my sheep, and will deliver them out of all places where they have been scattered in the cloudy and dark day. And I will bring them out from the people, and gather them from the countries, and will bring them to their own land, and feed them upon the mountains of Israel by the rivers and in all the inhabited places of the country. I will feed them in a good pasture, and upon the high mountains of Israel shall their fold be; there shall they lie in a good fold, and in a fat pasture shall they feed upon the mountains of Israel. I will feed my flock, and I will cause them to lie down, saith the Lord God.” — Ezek. 34:11-15.

In Rev. 17th chapter we read of the woman, sitting upon a scarlet-colored beast, who has upon her forehead a name written, “Mystery, Babylon the Great, the Mother of Harlots and abominations of the earth.” This great whore and mother of harlots that sitteth upon many waters (which are peoples, and multitudes, and nations and tongues), is nothing else than the Romish Church. And being a mother, she has offspring; and they are designated harlots. The common expression of to day is that the Roman Catholic church is the “mother church,” and the Protestant denominations are “sister churches.” If this be so, can we understand anything else from the above, than that all sects are harlots?

This may seem a hard saying to those in a sect; but to those who are naturally inclined to lust, and are not yet cleansed through the blood of Christ, this is also a hard saying: “Whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.” — Mat. 5:28.

By this “harlot” we do not understand, as some in the sects think we do, that all the members of sects are harlots. Those truly converted, are born of God and are children of his family. Sects are manmade institutions, and divisions which keep the children of God separate, “spoiling them through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.” — Col. 2:8.

The church of God, which is the body of Christ, includes all true Christians, both those in heaven and those on earth, and no others (“Thy people also shall be all righteous”), while in sects are saints and sinners all mixed up, like the wheat and tares in the parable. Mat. 13:24-30. No one denomination claims that all the Christians are in their sect or body; therefore it cannot be the whole body of Christ, but only a part, and consequently a division, which means Christ divided; and Paul says, “Is Christ divided?”

“Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture,” saith the Lord.

When we are born into God’s family, we are members of the body of Christ, the church; and by joining a denomination, we join something outside the church of Christ, and cannot be better named than a daughter of some older daughter or mother, of which the great whore was the first.

Now while nearly all of God’s children have been led into the different sects, the time has come when the prophecy is being fulfilled: — “I, even I, will both search my sheep and seek them out. etc. And John heard a voice from heaven saying, “Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities. — Rev. 18:4, 5. Of many of the so called churches of to day we can truthfully say, “her sins have reached unto heaven.” Truly there are some sects in which there are yet many honest and spiritual members, which the Lord calls his people (“Come out of her, my people”), and with their spirituality the others pride themselves, and say, “Is not the Lord among us?” Micah 3:11.

But where is the sect that is as spiritual, and as separate from sin and the world as they were when they first started? While a few are not yet so far drifted away, they are like all others, gradually becoming more like the world, and dead to all spirituality.

And now this evening light has come, and as the people reject it, just so fast will “darkness cover the earth, and gross darkness the people; but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.” — Isa. 60:2. “And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.” — Isa. 35:10.

Again, we are to come out from among them and be separate, saith the Lord. 2 Cor. 6:17. Paul here must have had reference to being unequally yoked together in organizations; such as secret societies, church or sectism, or any other organization wherein not. all are believers. He cannot have reference here to marriage, for he calls for a separation; and surely Paul cannot, in harmony with the word of God, mean that man and wife should separate themselves when one is a believer and the other not.

Now every denomination acknowledges that not all their members are believers, therefore every one in sectism is unequally yoked up with some who are unbelievers, that is, not true Christians. Some sectarians boast of their great liberty, when in reality they are bound by rules and church disciplines which hold them within certain limits. And as soon as the Spirit of God leads one into new light and deeper experience than the standard of the discipline (not the Bible), he finds himself in trouble.

People now-a-days, with the great variety, can select a church or sect which just suits their religious experience, salvation or no salvation; and so long as they do not want any more liberty than their sect gives them rope, they have all the liberty they want; but let one go beyond that, then he realizes that he is bound and not at liberty to walk in all the light he has.

Another point is, that sectarians say the saints of God are a sect, just like all other sects, and one of the worst kind. This they say because of their ignorance, or willfully say as Tertullus did of Paul: — “For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ring leader of the sect of the Nazarenes; who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would have judged according to our law. But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands, commanding his accusers to come unto thee; by examining of whom thyself mayest take knowledge of all these things, whereof we accuse him.” And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so. — Acts 34:5-9. “And when he was come, the Jews which came down from Jerusalem stood round about, and laid many grievous complaints against Paul, which they could not prove.” — 25:7.

“A sect is a portion cut off, or separated from a body of which it forms a part. A sect of Christians is a part of the entire Christian body, separated from the rest by some peculiar doctrine or tenets which they hold exclusively, or to which they give especial prominence.” This is the definition given by B. T. Roberts, the founder of the Free Methodist sect.

Therefore every creed, society or organization, professing the Christian religion, which constitutes a party distinct from the body entire of Christians which is the body of Christ, and which does not include all Christians, is a sect or a cutoff portion.

The church of God includes all saints, and the boundary line is between the saved and the unsaved. We do not join this church; we are born into it by the Spirit of God, and by a life of perfect obedience to his commandments we remain in it. Our only discipline is the Bible. Christ himself is the door; he opens and no man shuts. We have nothing to do with the taking in of members, nor with putting them out. God does all that himself. He also keeps the church book, the Lamb’s book of life.

Sects name themselves, open their own door, take their members in and put them out, and keep their own church book.

The church of God is no cut-off faction or part of any religious body, but the church entire; and we avoid making a sect by abiding in this body of Christ, which is the whole, and joining nothing else.

In conclusion, the Lord only calls his own (“my people”) to come out. Those who are not right with God and not willing to go through the fire, and be refined as silver is refined, and tried as gold is tried, would better stay in their sect, and not let the devil use them as counterfeits to hinder this movement.

S. S. Moyer.

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THY TESTIMONIES ARE WONDERFUL.

Psa. 119:129.

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Oxford, N. Y.

Dear Saints of God: I feel led of the Spirit to write my testimony. I am saved from all sin and sects. My desire is to do the whole will of God I desire an interest in your prayers that I may prove faithful.

Mrs. Mary Cady.

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Mole Hill, W Va.

Dear Saints oa God: My testimony is that Jesus sweetly saves me from all sin, for which I bless his name. I do bless God that I ever saw the true light. I was a member of the U. B sect for thirty-three years.

D. R. McCulllough.

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Almena, Kan.

Dear Saints: I feel led to write testimony. I still praise God from whom all blessings flow. He keeps me by day, and watches over me at night. I am all on the altar. Bless his holy name! He died that we might live. He is able to heal both soul and body. I beg you all to pray for me.

Susanna Strand.

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Almena, Kan.

Dear Saints: I feel led by the Spirit of the Lord to write my testimony for the first time. I have belonged to a sect for over twenty years. But I praise God for free salvation. I have had more victory in my soul for the last seven weeks than I had in twenty years, and I give God all the glory. I want you to pray for me and my children. Yours in Christ,

S. Watters.

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Melrose, O.

Dearly Beloved; My testimony today is that I am fully saved in Jesus just now, and trusting Him for all things, satisfied with the goodness of God to my soul, sanctified by a subsequent, hence, a second work of grace, and realize that I am kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation, ready to be revealed in the last time. Pray for me and the work at this place. Your humble, and free brother in Christ, ready to suffer with him as well as to believe on his name.

J. N. Howard.

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Bremen, Ind.

Dear Saints of God: May the blessings of heaven rest on you all. I am saved and sanctified and praising the Lord for what he has done and is doing for me. I am ready for my Master when he calls. May the Lord send some holiness preacher here to teach the people holiness, how they should live on earth. The people are hungering to hear the word of God.

L. Hawkins.

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Hollenberg, Kan.

Dear Saints: I feel it would be to the glory of God to write my testimony for the first time. Praise the Lord! I can say of a truth, truly my soul waiteth upon God; from him cometh my salvation. I was converted in Wales and was with the Baptists for thirty-eight years. But when the evening light was preached over at Moorehead’s school house I wanted to hear them, and I said if I was not right I wanted to be right. And when Bro. Stover came here with the tent, then the Lord showed me where I was, and called me out, and I am just praising the Lord for what he has done for me. He saved my soul and healed my body, and I know it, and I give him all the glory. Praise the Lord for his saving power! He saves me and keeps me each day. I have no one to look to but Jesus. He is a precious help in every time of need. Pray for me that I may ever be found doing my Father’s will. Your sister in Christ,

Mrs. F. T. Rutherford.

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Mahaska, Kan.

Dear Saints of God: I feel led once more to write my testimony to the Trumpet. Oh praise the Lord for the peace I feel in my soul! He saves me just now and sanctifies my nature. Truly the Lord teaches a second work of grace when he says, I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me [Christ] that beareth not fruit he taketh away, and every branch that beareth fruit he purgeth it [purifieth] that it may bring forth more fruit. Praise God for his wonderful keeping power! Oh what joy there will be on that great day when all true saints will be gathered at the right hand of God! where there is no more sorrow nor parting with loved ones. I do praise God that he has given me contentment to stay here a little while and work for him here below, until he says it is enough, come up higher. Well I pray God’s blessings upon all his little ones. Amen. Your sister saved in Jesus,

Nannie Livingston.

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Sumner, Ill.

Dear Trumpet Rfaders: I am praising God to day for victory in my soul over the world, the flesh and the devil. I do realize it is better on before and I do feel like striving for the deeper things of God. I am standing out on the promise of God, and in the one body which is Christ, and I am kept by His Almighty power day by day, and he is my all and in all. Praise God! Oh dear saints, how my heart does swell within me with love for Jesus and his children. Truly my heart is made to say, What manner of love is this, that the Father has given us, that we can love one another so well in the unity of the Spirit. How I do love to do his perfect will! How ready and willing God is to give when we ask and accept. Praise his dear name forever! The Lord is my physician for soul and body, for myself and family. May God’s richest blessings rest upon you all in Cnrist. Pray earnestly for me that I may sink down into the deeper things of Christ, and do my whole duty towards God. Pray for my husband that he may be saved. Your sister washed in the blood of the Lamb,

Ella Perkins.

Vichy, Mo.

Dead Saints and Trumpet Readers: May the blessings of God rest and abide with you all. I have often thought I would write my testimony of what the good Lord has done for me. I cannot tell half he has done. He has forgiven all my sins, and washed me and made me white in his own precious blood, and to night I am standing on the promise of God. Praise his holy name forever! I take the TRUMPET, and I read of so many testimonies for the good Lord and what he has done for so many. It does my soul so much good. In the year 1882, dear Brother Cole came through this country preaching the true word of God, which my soul had longed for, and on Jan. 6, I was converted to God. Glory be to his holy name! and in about two or three months Sister Mary Cole was at our house and led me into the light of sanctification; and I praise God today that I ever accepted the truth as it is in Christ, for the truth makes us free. My dear companion was called home to glory two years ago, and I am left alone, yet not alone, for the good Lord is with me. I have four children to raise, and I want you all to pray for me that I may do my duty in raising my children, for I want to raise them for heaven. I live in Vichy, with the sects all around me, but praise God I mean to be as a city set on a hill that cannot be hid. From your sister under the blood,

Naomi Johnson.

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Forney, Texas.

Dear Saints of God: I feel it my duty to write a few words to the TRUMPET for the glory of God. Just one year ago to day I was saved from the sin of this world. Oh what a wonder that Jesus loved me! My parents were unsaved, but my mother accepted the truth with me. My father was led astray several years ago, which has been the ruin of many poor honest souls. I say this because my father became so bitter that he hardly allowed us children to go to preaching or Sunday school, when before, he would take us to Sunday school himself and ofttimes was a teacher. So I was a wonder in the world, raised to serve whom I pleased. If any unsaved mother, by chance reads these few lines, may God grant that she may turn to God. God’s grace is sufficient help. If we only go to him in prayer he will help us in every need. It was in February 1893, that I first began to study about the life that I was living. I began to search for something I knew not what it was, until I heard the evening light preached. The great and wonderful mystery to me was, which church was the right one? In my heart I could not tell, though in my mind I was almost persuaded that the Advents were right,; but praise God, he saved me from that miserable misleading sect, and and sin of this world. Several times the tempter has tried to overthrow me, but finally I would rebuke the devil and he would flee from me. The greatest trial of my faith was last Christmas. It was hard for me to give up my old friends and ways of the world, though God through his own good mercy, showed me that I must obey him. So I have taken Jesus for my friend and have ever been trusting him. I humbly beg the prayers of all the dear saints every where. I wish to say that I visited my old home last week, in the Arkansas neighborhood, where Bro. W. O. Williams held meeting last year. There were but few there that accepted the truth, and I found but one or two holding fast to the word of God. The people at that place wish some one to come there and preach for them. Who will answer this call? Pray much, dear ones, that God will send some one that is filled with the Holy Ghost to preach the truth in the fear and love of God. Pray much for these people here. There are a great many here that never heard the pure word preached, but desire to hear it preached. Pray for me.

Fannie Howard.