24 March 1892, Volume 12, Number 13.

Mr. Skeptical’s Experience.

MARTIN WELLE KNAPP.

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Part I. — “How he became an infidel.”
Part II. — “How he became converted.”

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PART II.

Pastor Faithful, glad to greet you,
Many years have passed away
Since we had that conversation,

And our heads are getting grey.

“How my views I came to alter”
You would like to have me state?
Well, I will with greatest pleasure,
As you ask, the facts relate.

As the years advanced, the harder
Grew my heart in unbelief,
Till it finally was humbled
By a great and piercing grief.

In the furnace of affliction,
I was placed for many days;
Thus, at last, I was awakened,
God alone shall have the praise.

Then I saw my lost condition
And how foolish I had been,
Just because of other’s failures,
To continue on in sin.

Though I seldom had confessed it,
Some I all along had known,
Whom I felt were true and faithful,
This I was compelled to own.

First of all the Christian living
Of a mother firm and true,
Spoilt my skeptical conclusions,
Just as nothing else could do.

Next to that the testimonies
Of the power of saving grace,
Made a permanent impression,
Which I never could erase.

Then I met some joyful Christians,
So unlike the monstrous kind,
That so long and very sorely
Had perplexed my doubting mind.

Sometimes, too, an earnest pastor
Called and warned me faithfully,
Preaching Christ and coming judgment
And the great eternity.

Oft the “Advocate” an evening
I aloud to wife would read,
Much it moved me, but its precepts,
I was very slow to heed.

All these agencies the Spirit
Pressed with power upon my heart
‘Till He through and through had pierced me
With conviction’s pointed dart.

All the agony I suffered
In those moments none can tell;
Hopeless of the joys of Heaven,
Threatened by the woes of Hell.

Sleep forsook my wakeful eyelids,
All my sins appeared to rise
Like so many mighty mountains,
Right before my aching eyes.

Then I tried to pray for mercy
But no prayer my lips would say;
So I sent for neighbor Pious
Whom I knew had power to pray.

Some had said that the was “cranky”
Just because he’d sometimes shout,
And would vote for Prohibition,
And was always “out and out.”

But I knew he had religion,
Just the kind the Bible taught
Had I watched him late and early.
Twenty years or more for naught?

Well, be came, end such a meeting
I had never seen before,
As I kneeled, In deep contrition,
With him on the chamber floor.

All my sins I there abandoned
Yielding all without reserve;
And the world, the flesh and devil,
Vowing never more to serve.

Then by faith I saw my savior
And his woundrous love for me;
Like a slave with fetters sundered
In an instant I was free.

Soon the witness of the Spirit
To my own was freely given,
Testifying of my pardon
And my title clear to Heaven.

Then my pastor preached a sermon
Which made very clear and plain,
How on earth a full salvation
Every child of God may gain

That was just the kind I wanted
And believed the Bible taught;
So I made the consecration
And the blessed fullness sought.

While I see my former folly
And lament it every hour,
Still it grieves me that so many
“Have a form without the power.”

And I want to be so faithful
That I never thus will be,
Such a stumbling block to others
As professors were to me.

One Offering for Sin.

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SOME people have hastily con-included that as the New Testament only furnishes us one offering or sacrifice for sin, there could be only one work of grace, and that the doctrine of Christ the one offering for sin, refutes the doctrine of the second work of grace or sanctification, a work subsequent to regeneration. The above we will examine by using the greater part of the 10th chap, of Heb., between ver. 5 and 20, in connection with other scriptures. In the Mosaic dispensation there were sin offerings sacrificed upon altars, such as cattle, sheep, goats, birds, and fine flour, which were offered in sacrifice for sins, according to the law, to make atonement for actual sins of various kinds. But there was no offering to atone for the inherited sin, or to remove it, found in all the offerings of the law. And this the apostle well understood when he said, “Sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.” “Even so we, when we were children [of God during the law dispensation] were in bondage under the elements of the world,” or carnality, the sin of world, etc. “Wherefore when he cometh into the world he saith, Sacrifice and offerings thou wouldst not, but a body hast thou prepared me.” — Ver. 5. “For verily he took not on himself the nature of angels, but he took on him the seed of Abraham.” — Heb. 1:16. “Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same.” — Heb. 1:14. “Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh, and declared to be the Son of Cod with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead.” — Rom. 1:3, 4. “A body hast thou prepared me.” “Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bare a son, and shall call his name Immanuel; butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to reuse the evil and choose the good.” — Isa. 7:14, 15.

“He was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.” — Heb. 4:15. “Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth.” — 1 Pet. 2:22. Was “a lamb without blemish, and without spot.” A proper sacrifice for sin. “A body hast thou prepared me.” Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we being dead to sins should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.” — 1 Pet. 2:24.

“And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.” — Rom. 5:11. “Who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.” — Tit. 2:14. “Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law.” — 8. “For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin [or by a sacrifice for sin] condemned sin in the flesh.” — Rom. 8:3.

The law did not condemn “sin in the flesh,” neither did it condemn a person for having it, because it was inherited, and at that time no provisions had been made for its removal; but Christ in the sacrifice of himself made provision for its removal, hence condemned it. And more than that, when you see Christ’s willingness to take away the sin of the world, Jno. 1:29, and exhortations to have the man of sin destroyed, Rom. 6:6, 11; Heb. 1:1; Gal. 5:24, and examples of the same in the New Testament, see Col. 3:9, and hundreds of living witnesses to this experience, and you are unwilling to confess and consecrate to God and have Jesus cleanse you from this element of inbred sin, you are condemned already, see Jno. 3:18-21, and you will have to repent or die in your sins.

“Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first [will or Testament] that he may establish the second [will or New Testament]. By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. “In due time Christ died for the ungodly.” “While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

“That he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.” “God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through him might be saved.” “But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down on the right hand of God.

These scriptures are so plain they need no comment; every body will agree that Christ died, “the just for the unjust;” that he was sacrificed for his enemies that they might be reconciled to God, etc. Now again we read, “I am the good shepherd, the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. And I lay down my life for the sheep.”

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word. That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.” — Eph. 5:25-27.

The operation of the grace of God that formed the new birth and constituted them sheep or children of God did not sanctify them coetaneously, hence we see why Christ gave his life for the sheep, that is, that he might sanctify them, cleanse them, and present it to himself a glorious church, without spot, blemish, wrinkle, or any such thing, by a subsequent work, yes a second work of grace, glory to God! yet by the one offering. For by one offering he hath perfected forever them that are sanctified; whereof the Holy Ghost is also a witness to us: for after that he had said before, This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them, and their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.” “The above is a beautiful description of the sanctified state. In ver. 14, perfected and sanctified, are used as synonyms in describing the same experience, namely, sanctification. And in ver. 15 the Holy Ghost is also a witness to this experience. The word “also” alludes to a previous witness which is the word in ver. 10, which says, By the which will (testament or word) we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all, and corroborates the words of Jesus, “Sanctify them through thy truth; thy word is truth.” And ver. 16 shows the work of the Holy Ghost as the teacher putting his laws in the hearts, and writing them in the minds of the sanctified ones. Now suppose we connect ver. 17, 18, 19, and apply them to the converted state: there is nothing therein that could refute the doctrine of sanctification as a second or subsequent work, as some have tried to teach: which we will now proceed to prove. The 17th verse says, “And their iniquities will I remember no more:” this describes the justified experience or converted state. The 18th says, “Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.” Now suppose the apostle does mean, the “sin of the world,” inbred sin still in the converted and says there is no more offering for it. This does not exclude Christ the one offering from making provision for its removal, but it does exclude any other offering for sin. Christ is the one offering and “more offering for sin” would include something besides Christ. Christ’s body being the offering, was only sacrificed once: the apostle made the correct deduction when he said, “There is no more offering for sin,” and if Christ is rejected there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins. See ver. 26. The sinner forsakes his sins and offers himself to God: this is not a sin offering or an offering for sin. Neither does the apostle say there is no more offering upon the part of the converted in order to be sanctified, but says, “There is no more offering for sin.” Again he says, I beseech you therefore, brethren, [children of God] by the mercies of God that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God which is your reasonable service, and 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. — Rom. 12:1, 2. “For this is the will of God even your sanctification.” — 1 Thess. 4:5. Rom. 12:1, 2 does not describe an offering for sin as is seen in the 18th ver. of lesson, but it does describe an offering that the converted are to make in order to be sanctified. And it harmonizes grandly with the 19th verse. Having therefore brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest (or sanctification) by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way. So we find nothing in the doctrine of the “one sacrifice” to refute sanctification as a second work of grace. For when Christ gave himself for the reconciling of the world he also gave himself for the sanctification of his church, yet but one offering. Amen.

Geo. L. Cole.

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What is Required of Thee?

“WHAT doth the Lord thy God require of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul. To keep the commandments of the Lord and his statutes which I command thee this day for thy good.” — Deut. 10:12, 13.

God requires first the fear of the Lord, for by fear of the Lord men depart from evil. — Prov. 16:6. Jesus said, Be not afraid of them that kill the body and after that have no more that they can do. But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear. Fear him which after he hath killed, hath power to cast into hell: yea I say unto you, Fear him.” — Luke 12:4, 5. He tells us to fear not man because the fear of man bringeth a snare. — Prov. 29:25. We have an example in Saul: “And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned; for I have transgressed the commandment of the Lord and thy words because I feared the people and obeyed their voice.” — 1 Sam. 15:24.

It is not always safe to obey the voice of the people, and oftentimes dangerous, but “Behold, to obey the voice of the Lord is better than sacrifice.” — 1 Sam. 15:22.

The consequence of not obeying.

“And it shall come to pass that every soul which will not hear that prophet shall be destroyed from among the people.” — Acts 3:23. Let the sinner hear what the Lord requires of him.

God “now commandeth all men everywhere to repent.” — Acts 17:30. Why? Because, “Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.” — Luke 13:3. If he repent and “turn from all his sins that he hath committed and keep all my statutes,” says the word of God,” and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live; he shall not die.” — Eze. 18:21. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” — Rom. 10:13. “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins.” — 1 Jno. 1:9.

Being then forgiven of all sins or transgressions, and having passed from death unto life, he is now required to present his body a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is his reasonable service; and 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.” — Rom. 12:1, 2. “Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God.” — Heb. 6:1.

Now being sanctified by the Holy Ghost, this is then required of him: that he walk worthy of the vocation wherewith he is called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. — Eph. 4. 1-3. Remember, we are to walk with all lowliness and meekness. Praise God! “I am meek and lowly in heart,” says Jesus, and “because as he is, so are we in this world.” We do rejoice and praise God for the meekness of the Spirit given by the salvation of Jesus. There certainly is much occasion for praise to God, for where in Babylon it was harshness and irritable speech, in Jesus it is all lowliness and meekness. Glory to God! Paul says, “Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.” 1 Cor. 11:1. In 1 Thess. 2:10, he says, “How holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe.” Dear redeemed ones. God requires us to be followers of him. “Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children, and walk in love.” Read Eph. 5:1-5. “Walk in love.” What is love? God is love. And this is love that we walk after his [God’s] commandment. This is the commandment that, as ye have heard from the beginning ye should walk in it.” — 2 Jno. 6. And we have the promise: “Let that therefore abide in you which ye have heard from the beginning; if that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. And this is the promise which he hath promised us, even eternal life.” Amen. Praise the Lord! saith my soul.

What doth the Lord thy God require of thee?

Your saved brother,

Charlie Orr.

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THE LORD’S CAMP GROUND.

Dear Saints: The beautiful grove is already rid of brush, etc., far about the place of the pavilion, and a good many logs have been cut, and as many more can be made as is necessary for building purposes, railing, fencing, etc. But one thing we do not see how to provide, and that is fence posts. There is no suitable and lasting timber on the ground to make them. Five or six hundred would be needed. Can any brother furnish cedar or tamarack posts, or let us know where they can be gotten? If green they should be cut immediately, and seasoned as long as possible.

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SOUL DESTROYERS.

A sisters writes: “Pray for two nieces and a nephew, who are thinking of joining the Congregational church (sect), and have no saving grace. They are not willing to join unless permitted to continue attending the opera, play parlor, games. etc. The pastor says he sees no harm in them doing so.”

Such pastors of Baal, are worse soul destroyers than saloon keepers. If a red-nosed man behind the bar would pronounce the works of the devil no harm, it would not ease and soothe the conscience, because he is not licensed to teach religion, but when Satan’s priest says so, it is all right. Woe, woe, woe, unto the false prophets! Hell is moved from beneath to receive them.

“I have seen also in the prophets of Jerusalem a horrible thing: they commit adultery, and walk in lies: they strengthen also the hands of evil doers, that none doth return from his wickedness: they are all of them unto me as Sodom, and the inhabitants thereof as Gomorrah. Therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts concerning the prophets, Behold, I will feed them with wormwood, and make them drink the water of gall: for from the prophets of Jerusalem is profaneness gone forth into all the land. Thus saith the Lord of hosts. Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the Lord. They say still unto them that despise me, The Lord hath said, Ye shall have peace; and they say unto every one that walketh after the imagination of his own heart, No evil shall come upon you.

“Behold, I am against them that prophesy false dreams, saith the Lord, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their lightness; yet I sent them not, nor commanded them: therefore they shall not profit this people at all saith the Lord.” — Jer. 23:14-17, 32.

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QUESTIONS.

1st. Is there but one resurrection, or more, according to the scriptures?

2d. In the resurrection will the just and the unjust be judged, and the latter be cast into the lake of fire? Is not that hell?

Your brother in Christ,

G. W. H.

Ans. to first. There are two resurrections taught in the Bible. This is without speaking of Christ’s resurrection, or that of the saints that came out of the graves when he arose. The two resurrections are both plainly set forth in John 5:24-29. “The dead,” in ver. 25, are all who are dead in tresspasses and sins. According to the teaching of Eph. 5:14; 1 Thess. 5:6; Rom. 6:16; 8:6, their resurrection is a spiritual one, a passing from death under sin to life in Christ Jesus. It is a conditional resurrection. “He that heareth my words and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life.” — Ver. 24. “They that hear shall live.” — Ver. 25. See Isa. 55:3.

Lastly is the literal resurrection of the bodies of the dead. Verses 28, 29. It is unconditional, and universal, including the bodies of both saints and sinners. Yea, “all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, and shall come forth,” in the same hour; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life, and they that have done evil unto the resurrection of damnation.

The “first resurrection” in Rev. 20:5, 6, is the spiritual. Those who reigned a thousand years were the souls of all who were raised into life, especially the martyrs, at the beginning of the gospel dispensation. The “rest of the dead,” are those resurrected into the life and power of Christ in the “latter rain,” or evening light. The thousand years was the long period of darkness in the middle age, instead of a time of general righteousness on earth, as spiritual ignorance has imagined in the dark ages. It is not said that a certain part – the righteous — were to be raised from the dead, and this is the first resurrection, and the rest of the dead, i.e. the wicked lived not again until the thousand years were finished. But it was disembodied spirits that reigned the thousand years, and the rest of the dead that lived again are added to them, and they all I together, are called the first resurrection; namely, those having the spiritual resurrection.

This matter is made plainer in Rev. 6: When the fourth seal was opened, a “pale horse” was seen and he that sat on him was death, and his office was “to kill with sword and with hunger and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.” Ver. 8. This was the bloody harvest of persecution and martyrdom.

“And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held. And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellow servants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.” — Rev. 6:9-11.

Here we have the same souls that reigned with Christ a thousand years in chapter 20. There it is said they were beheaded for the witness of Jesus and for the word of God.” Here they were “slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held.” There, “the rest of the dead that lived again, were included in the first resurrection. Here they were told to rest yet for a little season until their fellow servants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.” These correspond with the “rest of the dead” in chapter 20. “Under the altar” is the place where they reigned. Upon the altar, implies active devotion to God’s service. Under the altar implies a rest from labor. Covered by the blood of the altar and yet ceased from the toils and care of this probational state. During the opening of the fifth seal, they had but a “little season more to wait,” until the day of judgment. Now read the opening of the sixth seal, Rev. 6:12, 13 and you will see that it covers the time of the signs of Christ’s coming, the stars falling, etc. So we are now passing through the “little season,” that is bringing up the “rest of the dead,” and the thousand years is past already and the coming of Christ in final judgment is nigh. For the resurrection, final judgment, and separation, will immediately follow Christ’s coming, and the wicked shall be cast into an endless hell.

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What appears the Lord’s Plan.

We have been very desirous that God should manage this poor frail temple so as to get the most effectual service and highest degree of glory. That he has enabled us to preach the gospel for twenty-six years through constant weakness and many infirmities has been a marvel of divine grace, and a miracle of divine power. Should any one ask why he did not heal me up soundly, we answer, Many years ago as we cried to God to remove this thorn from our flesh, he taught us that he had weighty responsibilities to lay upon us, and that our afflictions would contribute to that humility and utter dependence upon God, that was necessary to fill our calling. That in our weakness he would manifest his own power. So the Lord chose to display his powers in upholding us in our afflictions, rather than utterly removing them. So we with the the apostle “glory in afflictions, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”

Of late years, our experience has been something like this: when out in the gospel field, and spending our time between meetings chiefly in conversation with the dear brethren, who are always eager to talk about the good Lord, and his dealings, an uneasiness would arise in our heart, a conviction that could we be away quietly with the Lord, writing the many precious things he has given us to set forth, time would be better used and God more glorified. These feelings created a longing to retire to our editorial sanctuary. But remaining at home this winter, my mind has not yet been exactly satisfied, owing to the many earnest calls to the field. Last fall in Wooster, Ohio, we were kindly provided with a room to ourself. It being only a few moments walk from the hall, we could retire in good time, arise about three in the morning, have a good long time to wait before God, and yet get an early start to work. During that time the Lord blessed us in preaching daily, and we got more writing, done, it seems to us, than if at home. Ever since, that arrangement has appeard to my mind as the best possible plan for effectual service to God. Since the Spirit seems to stir my heart to go forth, and preach the word, and at the same time requires my time uninterrupted by surrounding company and conversation, except when we can be a special help to some soul, I can see no way but to labor chiefly in towns and cities, and have a retired place to spend the intervals between meetings before the Lord. This will enable me to make the best use of my time, and also avoid the exposure and fatigue of going about from place to place. God knows it is not because we are not willing to endure hardness as a good soldier of Christ Jesus, but only for the glory of God, that we may do more good in this short life. I also much need this uniformity in bed and sleeping quarters.

Moreover the Lord holds me to more faithfully look to the regulation of my diet. I ask, not rarities; I would rather serve than be served. But having informed myself respecting the laws of health, and so often observed the marked effects of both proper and improper food; yea, severely suffered the effects of the latter, God and reason demand, that so far as possible, I must comply with the laws of God, which govern this, his own temple. Whole wheat bread called graham, butter, oatmeal, rice and other cereals, fruits, and cold water are sufficient for health and vitality. Or bread and fruit are often sufficient of themselves. How often we have seen dear kind brethren go to the meat market, buy twenty-five cents’ worth of steak, which only made one meal, with a pretty full table, whereas the same amount invested in oatmeal would furnish the staple dish for the same eaters for half a week. Thank God, the most Healthy food, as a rule, is the cheapest, every way.

With matters thus brought to a decision in our mind, we expect to be in the field much of our time. Let the saints pray much for us.

Your humble servant, and saved brother. Amen.

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NEWS FROM THE FIELD.

Grand Junction, Mich., Mar. 16,’ 92.

We wish to glorify God by reporting his good work in the town of Allegan. Bro. Palmer and ourself each having expected a report from the other, it was neglected hitherto. The people of that place having knowledge of the wonderful miracles of salvation and healing for several years past in different parts of that county, were very anxious that this wonderworking Christ should be preached in that place. A free hall was given, and dear Bro. Palmer opened up the campaign. But it not being a very large hall and there being no small stir about this way, the second night it was found far too small to accomodate the people. Then through the kindness of Mr. Streator his opera hall was sanctified to the work of God, at very reasonable rates. O how we all did thank God for that commodious place for the hungry crowds to come and hear the true gospel of Christ! Large concourses came and with very few exceptions, listened attentively to the awful truth of God. The false hopes, false religions, and false gods were faithfully exposed, as well as the true way of life pointed out, but all in the Spirit, and for the good of perishing souls. Almost from the beginning many wore seen assenting to the truth, and often men stepped up and took us by the hand, and thanked God for the truth.

Day meetings were held in private houses, and in the smaller room in which we began the work, in which souls were daily added unto the Lord. Some also came out in the large hall and sought God before all the people and they were set free by the power of God. and caused to rejoice in his love.

The meetings continued over two weeks. There were in all, some thirty consecrations. Some of whom received a glorious experience of divine grade. And the Lord has a precious little church in Allegan, oft meeting to worship God with gladness and

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singleness of heart. Sister Fink and Bro’s Wm. Warren, and Bixler assisted Bro. Palmer in the work and ourself during part of the time. The sleighing being good the dear saints poured in from Cheshire, and other places, all filled with song and glory until the mighty power of God filled the place where we were assembled, and all men were awed by the presence of God, and the glory of his holy praises. Amen.

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Willshire, O., Mar. 15, 1892.

Dear Saints: Great peace and everlasting joy be yours in Christ Jesus. Amen. We commenced meeting about two weeks ago at this place and it is still continuing on in the name of Jesus. A wonderful shaking has taken place. Quite a number have been saved during the meeting; some sanctified, others converted; seven at the altar last evening. Some others are convicted and almost persuaded to yield. Expect to continue as long as the Lord leads. If any of the saints feel led to come and help in the meeting, we would be glad to have them come. Could not Bro. and Sister Gast and Bro. Leininger come a week or two this spring? The devil is very wroth. Sectarians are very uneasy, yea, their glory is spoiled. A sword is upon the inhabitants of Babylon. Glory to Jesus! we shall not keep silent. Let us all do with our might what our hands find to do. Pray for the meeting here.

Your sister in Christ,

Belle Stetler.

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Doniphan, Mo., Mar. 8, 1892.

Dear Trumpet Readers: We are glad to report victory in Jesus’ name. Since our last report we have been steadily engaged in the fight. We held one meeting at the Bellview S. H., resulting in two being converted, two sanctified and three baptized. We then went to the Towels S. H., and had a glorious meeting of profound interest from the beginning to the end. Souls were saved and two baptized. We then held meeting one night at a private house and some seemed very, much concerned about their souls. The next night we had an ordinance meeting at Zion’s Chapel. It was indeed a precious time and a feast to our waiting souls. O we cannot praise our God enough for his goodness to the children of men. To God be all the glory. We preached in Doniphan last night. We go to Poplar Bluff today, the Lord willing.

Yours in holy love,

A. B. & Nola Stanberry, & Ostis Wilson.

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Manchester, Iowa, Mar. 17, 1892.

Dear Brethren: May the continued blessings of our God rest upon you all and enable us all for ever to have the love, spirit and unity of Christ, in presenting the everlasting gospel to a wandering and scattered people. Amen. I feel like reporting the work that the Lord is doing in Iowa. After Bro’s Lindley and Worley, and myself came back to Hedrick, meeting had already begun, Feb. 24, at Hayesville; but owing to the very muddy roads we thought it prudent to close, Sunday evening, although with good interest. Bro. Lindley assisted in the meetings a part of the time. During meeting on Sunday, five or six raised their hands for the prayers of God’s people. Truly the word is somewhat hindered by spiritual wickedness, and may God help them to see their condition. As arrangements had been made to go to Dysart, I took my departure for that place Mar. 3, and arrived there the next day; but the roads being so muddy we could not have any meeting until Sunday, and then had about an eight days’ meeting. The Lord was with us in power in presenting the truth with the meekness of Christ. Souls came to the altar and were born into the family of our God. This was a glorious meeting to our souls, for the saints here had been without the hearing of the word of God for almost two years, and we feel that the little church has been much strengthened through this meeting. Although a few have grieved the Spirit of God, they have been brought to realize this fact, and we believe they will be more zealous in the future. One dear soul at the close of the meeting was deeply convicted and we know has a great desire to get back to Father’s house again. The Lore used Sister Annie Gnagy in the song and altar service. We give God all the honor and glory for the great work done near Dysart. May the Lord abundantly bless the dear ones for their kindness and help. Amen. Expect to work here at Manchester for awhile.

Your humble brother under the blood,

H. W. Hechler.

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Bolivar, Mo., March 18, 1892.

Dear Trumpet Readers: This morning finds me saved and kept by the power of God. I went to West Plains, Mo. Feb. 26; held meeting there two weeks; the weather was bad part of the time. There is an anti-ordinance element there that is opposed to almost the whole of the word of God. I never felt the powers of darkness more than I did while I was there. Three backsliders were reclaimed, and consecrated for sanctification. I am now at Bolivar; will begin meeting here to-morrow night, in the name of Jesus. We have rented a large hall which we can keep as long as we wish to continue the meeting. This is a new field. Pray for me that the Lord may direct me in all things; that I may be able to preach the word in its purity and power. Glory to God for salvation that saves to the utermost! Amen,

Your saved brother,

Geo. E. Bolds.

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Hayden, Ind., Mar. 17, 1892.

To all the Trumpet Readers, Greeting: We are well and praising God for perfect victory, complete and present salvation through Jesus’ blood, and realize his keeping power over us at all times. Bro. Chas. Orr, of Tampico, Ind., began a meeting last Wednesday night, Mar. 10, at Crothersville, Jackson Co., Ind., and we joined him in the battle of the Lord on the 12th, and continued till the 14th. Much good was done, some hearts won to the truth. The meeting began in the M. E. house, but the door was shut against the truth the second night. The brethren rented a hall in which we continued the meeting to the close. Some of the people were very anxious for the meeting to continue, and we expect to return again in the near future, the Lord willing. There are several calls in these parts for the gospel, and I pray God to supply them by whom he will. The meeting closed with victory on the Lord’s side. Several raised their hands for prayer. May God bless them with deeper conviction, on account of their sins. We have recently received some very earnest calls from O., Ky., and Ala., and expect to respond as the Lord wills, and hope the Lord will send whosoever he wills with us. We expect to go to Rockford, O., and help Bro. A. J. Kilpatrick in a meeting, and then to Sidney, O., then to Dodge, Ky., from which place Bro. W. W. Stevenson writes: “Bring a company of workers for there is a large field for labor.” Amen. Who will the Lord send to help in the work? I am your brother and servant, saved in Jesus. Pray for us.

J. N. Howard.

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Elnora, Ind., March 11, 1892.

Dear Saints: We have just arrived home from a trip to Southeast Kentucky where we had wonderful victory in Jesus over all the powers of darkness. We commenced meeting Feb. 23 in the Taylor school house three and half miles from Eubank Sta. in Pulaski Co., Ky. The dear Lord showed us before we started, the frozen condition of the people, but when we began to pour out the truth of God without mixture some began to wake up out of sleep and arise from the dead. God did give them light and they began to testify for God. They had been taught that after they were once in grace they could not fall, yet could not live without sin; could not get perfect in this life. God did so wonderfully help us to give them the straight truth. Many saw clearly the sin of sectism and declared openly they were done with sects. One dear little boy, being so convicted on account of his tobacco, went to his father while he was plowing, saying, “Pa, you know it is a sin to use tobacco; now if you will quit it, I will;” so they both threw their tobacco down and plowed it under and by the help of God they would not use it again. God bless their dear souls. Another man who had been a habitual drinker followed us to the train and pled with us to pray for him that he might get saved. We left a great number deeply convicted for a pure heart. If we could have stayed longer I believe many would have been saved. At the close of the meeting many came to us crying and pleading for our prayers. God bless their liberal hearts, We expect to go there next fall again, the dear Lord willing. There could be a mighty work done there if any of God’s saved opes feel led to go there. You will find a welcome and good hearts and true lovers of the truth. One brother saw the sin of secrecy and came out from the Masons, throwing his books of curious arts into the ire. Praise God! I never saw better order anywhere at all our meetings. Many calls we could not fill. We closed meeting on the 6th of March. This leaves us fully saved in our souls. I would say we are out to work for souls where the dear Lord leads and opens the way. If any one desires our labors, please write us at Elnora, Ind.

Your brother, saved and sanctified,

R. Cloe.

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Welland, Ont., March 16, 1892.

Dear Saints: To day finds me rejoicing in the Lord, the beauty of holiness. I was in Buffalo, N. Y. part of last week. I found the work in good condition, and there is a good opening for the work. We held three services; some twelve or fourteen consecrated, but as we had meeting announced at Crowland, Ont., I had to leave them. Among those saved was a Jewess; another converted Jew took an active part in the meetings. They would like to have some one that can speak German to work among the Jews. The meeting at Crowland was a precious gathering. Over twenty participated m the ordinances of the Lord’s house.

Yours in the blessed work of the Lord,

G. T. Clayton & Co.

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TESTIMONIES.

Thy Testimonies are Wonderful.
Psa. 119:129.

An Invalid Healed.

Cedar Vale, Kan.

Dear Saints of God: I feel that it would be to the glory of God for me to write my testimony. The Lord has so wonderfully healed my body. I give him all the glory. In the spring of 1863 I became afflicted with complicated diseases, which soon became chronic and, past the control of any earthly physician. Years after years rolled on and I still was a great sufferer, more than human tongue could tell. Many physicians were employed, consultations and patent medicines and yet no permanent relief could be obtained. And while I thus suffered I often wished I could just have lived in the days of Christ, when he was on earth, for he could have healed me. I was like thousands of other poor souls, that never heard this blessed evening light preached. I thought that the healing power was only given to the apostles. All this while I could not raise myself up in bed, and a good part of the time I could not turn myself; I was so weak and low.

As I cannot describe with pen and ink what I have suffered, I thought I would write a few lines, that those that might be afflicted as I was may never doubt the goodness and power of God. I embraced religion when quite young, and lived up to all the light that I had. I joined the Methodist sect and I lived with them several years. After I was taken down I never belonged to any sect. In the winter of 1888 some of God’s ministers held a meeting near to where we lived. One of the elders came and visited me, and told me that the Lord would heal me, if I had faith to believe. Sometimes I thought I had faith and then I would doubt. I went on this way till in July afterwards, when God’s little ones were holding a meeting about four miles from where we lived. I was put on a bed in a wagon and I attended the meeting, which strengthened my faith, and not being able to sit up, I lay in the wagon close to the tabernacle. When I first heard this blessed evening light preached I thought it was the right way, and accepted it. I consecrated to do the whole will of God, just to be anything or nothing. I gave up all self just to do anything to glorify God. On the 21st day of July, after fasting and praying, the brethren came and anointed me in the name of the Lord and laid on hands. I was instantly relieved of the pain, and gradually renewed my strength. I had a great battle of faith to fight. The devil tried in many ways to get me to doubt. For the first few times after I was anointed, I had to be helped out of bed. The first evening with assistance I walked into the other room and sat down. O what joy filled my soul! It was heaven on earth, though the devil tried hard to get me to doubt, I wanted to pray to the Lord day and night. Some believed that I was divinely healed, and others said very hard things about me; but I don’t care what people say, so I can just glorify God. I can do the most of my house work now. I can sit on a seat and ride seven miles and a half to meeting and back in a day.

I have written a little of what I had to undergo. After being doctored by twenty-four physicians, I still remained a helpless invalid. I was like the man that lay at the pool; long I had waited for a cure, I still remain your humble sister, low at the feet of Jesus, sanctified by the blood of the Lamb.

Mary E. Harp.

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Condray, Mo.

Dear Trumpet Readers: I have felt led for some time that I must testify to the goodness of God to me. I was in darkness and confusion, and yet professing to be a Christian, but was only a stumbling block for others: O how many there are to day who are standing in the way, that won’t go in, and them that would go in they hinder; but glory to Jesus, he took me out and gave me a new name. Bless the Lord! it is written in heaven. O bless the Lord for ever and ever, for his goodness to his children! He has been so good to me; I have been very near death’s door this winter, and am very much afflicted, and I earnestly desire the prayers of all the saints that the Lord may heal me if it be his will; but the Lord’s will be done. I am willing to suffer, or even die, if it be to his glory. Also pray for my husband and children, that they may be saved, for there is no holiness preaching in our reach, but we trust the Lord will send some of his ministers to this place soon, for there are some honest hearts and earnest seekers for the truth. May the Lord send someone here full of the Holy Ghost and the fire of God, and with such discernment as to detect the antichrist spirit, for there are many antichrist spirits and doctrines of devils in this place, and if it were possible they would deceive the very elect. I have been requested to write for some of the saints to come to this place. Come and rescue perishing souls.

Yours in Christ. Amen.

Lucinda Underwood.

Geneva Center, Mich.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: I do thank God this afternoon for a perfect salvation that saves and keeps even me. O how good it is to know we are saved from all sin! O come to Christ all you dear ones who read this that are not saved, and taste and see how good the Lord is. I am still saved from all my idols, tobacco, and every evil, praise his dear name forever! May God bless this testimony to the good of some soul.

Dearly beloved saints of God, Bro. James Doty has lost his house by fire, and a good many of his things. Now as many as can help him, do so, for he needs help. He has begun another house, and it takes money to buy with. His address is South Haven, Michigan.

Yours in the love of God,

Mrs. O. J. Bebee.

[Dear Saints, we should all give some assistance to this poor brother, whose house and about all he had was burned up. God will bless the cheerful giver. Amen.]

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East Dennis, Mass.

Dear Saints of God: I feel as if the Lord wills for me to write my testimony. I am trusting God for full salvation, and though my life in the Christian way seems slow, I feel like God has taught me a great deal in these three years, but I want to know his will more perfectly. I have my trust in Jesus every minute. The battle belongs to God, but we must be victors too, and triumph in the flames. I love the blessed Bible; it gives me strength each day surrounded by sin and darkness. Does wonderfully clear the way with the promises of Jesus. I dare to face the foe.

Oh let us still press onward, shouting victory as we go, for slavish fears and the devil’s sneers, we have now left behind, and have our feet placed upon the solid rock no more to be dumb nor blind.

Yours, blood washed,

Osborne F. Snow.

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Millville, Miss.

Dear Saints of the Lord: I can testify of a truth that the Lord sweetly saves me this evening. I do thank God that I can say my soul is at peace with Jesus. Praise the Lord for ever! I can realize this evening that I have got something in my soul that the world doesn’t know any thing about. Glory to Jesus! Hallelujah! I never heard holiness preached. My mother did despise to have holiness named in her hearing, when it was first preached in our neighborhood. She did not want me to go and hear them. But glory to God she has come out on the Lord’s side; we can make home a place of happiness. My little brother and sister are saved. Last October they went down into the water and were buried with Christ. Bro. Creel was holding a meeting here; he held 9 days. We had glorious meetings. I thank God that I have the Spirit that bears witness with me that I am in the Savior’s little flock. I want all of the dear saints to pray that I grow stronger in the Lord.

Your sister in Christ.

Norah Johnson.

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South Haven, Mich.

Dear Readers: God bless you every one. I am very glad indeed that the Lord has a faithful band here of six or seven, who are saved. Dear ones, I like the advice given in the Trumpet, Dec. 15, wishing for the melting unction of the Holy Spirit, and the perfect love of God in our hearts. There is a power in God and his mighty Spirit that no man can resist. I intend to see to it that I abide in the precious Vine, that I may at all times be led by the blessed Spirit of Christ. The saints here meet at my house every Sabbath at three o’clock for worship, and every Thursday evening, a little south of my place. Dear Bro. Jer. Cole labored here, and was instrumental in showing me this blessed evening light.

Your saved brother,

Daniel Bayless.

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HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

THE DIET CURE IN VARIOUS DISEASES.

WILL the Diet Cure as I have defined it, be an effectual remedy for all our diseases?

Truly, I think it will, as a means of prevention or of cure. Whatever can be done for us pure blood will do. To have pure blood we must eat pure food and breathe pure air. Foul air will poison the springs of life. Foul food is itself poison. If we drink, let it be water as soft and pure as the juices of the finest fruit.

Even the taint of hereditary disease may be washed away. Children born of scrofulous parents, if they live in good conditions, may throw off the foulness. Gout, consumption, insanity, and the sensuality that leads to sin, disease and death, may, no doubt be inherited; but they may also be cured. What we call the diseases of infancy and childhood are efforts of nature to carry out this work of purification. What else can be such diseases as measles and scarlatina? They are violent and dangerous in proportion to the amount of inherited or acquired impurities. To children well born and well fed they come not at all, or are so slight as to give no fear.

We have seen that the scurvy has been banished out of the world by a healthy diet. Apples, oranges, lemons, grapes, tomatoes – even potatoes are enough to ensure the blood too pure for the once-dreaded and terribly fatal scorbutus.

When the streets of London were narrow, dark and foul, and sewers were unknown, and water was drawn from poisoned wells, and the markets had no fruits, people died of the plague. When London was cleansed by fire the plague never returned.

All epidemics find their victims among the poor — among people of bad habits and bad conditions. But a very small percentage of those exposed to contagions of any kind take the disease. A man of pure blood and strong nerves — a really healthy man — resists contagion and malaria. The “Bible Christians” of Philadelphia, all vegetarians and teetotallers, though living in other respects like their neighbors around them, never took yellow fever or cholera. A man of a pure life, who washes in pure water, breathes pure air, eats pure food, and never lowers the tone of his nervous system by any bad habits or waste of life, can resist every diseasing influence. If he absorb morbific matter, he quickly throws it off. If he is wounded, he is speedily-healed.

Whenever a surgical operation is necessary, the blood and nerves made of pure food enable the patient to bear the shock, and give the best prospect of success. No inflammation follows — no mortification. A vegetarian operated upon for cataract will go about with unbandaged eyes in three days. A woman whose blood and nerves have been purified by a pure diet and bathing, may safely go about her usual avocations in three days after bearing a child, and be much better than one kept for a month in a close, hot and darkened room.

It is needless to speak of fevers. People who live as they ought, never have them; and for those who do have them, the best possible treatment is fasting, washing, and a fruit diet when hunger demands food. Cool the heat with water to the skin: quench the thirst with water to the stomach, and when the blood has cast off its foulness, renew it with bread and fruit. In those day’s of darkness, when cool air and cool water were alike banished from the sick room of the fever patient, it is no wonder that he grew insane, and rushed to the water jug, or jumped into the cistern, and in either case quenched the fever and grew better from that hour.

And dyspepsia, the prolific source of so many diseases, what can ever cure that except the diet cure? Every diseased organ must have rest as the first condition of cure. The diseased stomach will get well if we only give it rest, and the simple way of giving rest to the stomach is, to eat less food and at longer intervals. The rule of diet in health is to keep well inside the digestive power. The rule in disease is more stringent. Two meals are better than three, and in some cases, perhaps in many cases, one meal in the twenty-four hours is best; giving a longer period for recuperation.

The quantity of food taken must be so much less than might be disposed of, as to leave a surplus of force to repair damages. Six ounces, dry weight, of bread and fruit, is probably too much in cases of serious disease. Four ounces of dry toasted brown bread, or its equivalent in other aliment, as milk and fruit, would bring about a more rapid cure.

The stomach and the organs of nutrition are the key of the situation. When the blood-making machinery is in good working order all the rest is easy. Blood makes nerve, and nerve again makes blood. With both, and upon both, life does its work. The power that forms the body is the same that restores it to health.

One-third of the people of this country die of diseases of the lungs. Our great destroyer is consumption. The causes of consumption are bad air and bad food. The prevention and the cure of consumption are pure air and pure food. These make pure blood, and an active skin, made healthy by bathing, friction, and exercise, keeps the blood pure. With such blood, and nerves made from it. the lungs keep sound and do their work of purification and oxygenation. With such blood tubercles will not form. If they exist, they will be absorbed or thrown off by suppuration. There is no doubt of the radical cure of tuberculous consumption; and the way to cure it is to breathe pure air, eat pure food, make pure blood, and keep it pure. This is the cure for scrofula, and it is the only possible cure for consumption.

For nervous exhaustion there is but one remedy. It falls upon the stomach, and the stomach needs rest; while weakness craves for food, ant the food keeps up the disorder, It-is a very difficult thing; but there is only one way. There must be good blood. Only good food can make good blood; but food must be digested and assimilated.

Certainly there are incurable stages of many diseases, but I doubt if there be any disease that can be properly called incurable.

And I know of no disease in which the chances of cure and the ease and rapidity of cure may not be greatly increased by what I have called the diet cure. I can have no doubt that a pure diet of bread and its equivalents, and fruit or its best substitutes, with proper sanitary conditions, would prevent nine-tenths of our diseases, and cure nine-tenths of such as are not prevented.

It is natural to live, and natural to live in health. Disease is unnatural. The only natural death is death from old age.

From the Diet Cure.

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Have You Received Him?

WHICH is the correct version? In the second verse of the 19th chap of the Acts, the following question is asked of certain disciples at Ephesus by the apostle Paul: ‘‘Have you received the Holy Ghost since ye believed?” (old version). The new verson reads: “Did ye receive the Holy Ghost when ye believed?” Now to my mind the reviser of the new version did not do justice to this important question in changing the form of the old version. Of course I am not familiar with the original text; but from a reasonable stand point it seems to me that the form of the question as it appears in the old version is the correct one. One of my reasons for believing so is, that the inspired apostle certainly was familiar with the plan and order of salvation, and if it had been in the plan of God to bestow the great gift upon the believer simultaneous with their conversion or regeneration why then ask the question? As he would have known that these men could not have been disciples without the gift of the Holy Ghost if such was the plan. Another reason why I believe that the old version form of the question is the correct one is, that in my investigation of the scriptures on this one important doctrine of sanctification or the gift of the Spirit, I have found no where distinctly taught that believers, converted or regenerated persons received the fulfillment of the promise of the Father in regard to that precious gift, until after that they believed. On the other hand I find several cases where it is distinctly stated that persons after or since they had believed or at a subsequent time received the gift of the Holy Ghost according to the plan as revealed in the word. Again, as I am led to understand the typical significance of the old scriptures it unmistakably leads me to believe that it is God’s plan to first build or create the new temple or heart and afterwards when the believer complies with the condition and consecrates this new creation or temple, the sanctifier or Holy Spirit will come in and fill it with his glory. Now my own experience personally, is in harmony with this plan, thank God. To the word and to the testimony, if they speak not according to those words it is because the light is not in them. I am sure that St. Paul did not ask a vain question of these disciples; he understood God’s plan in the economy of salvation; and I am convinced by observation that there are multitudes of believers who never sincerely asked themselves the question: “Have I received the Holy Spirit since I believed?”

Your brother.

S. N. Sorenson.

NOTE.

We should further conclude the apostle would be most likely to ask the question as in the common version, from the fact that he addressing the Ephesians, (1:3) says, “In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also, after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise.

Surely the same inspired writer would not teach those brethren he found at Ephesus, that they could receive the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, at the first instant of believing in Christ, and in the letter sent to the same place, say to them they received this Holy Spirit seal, after they believed.

We will not try to go into the original, but would say with twelve translations before us, eight of them render it like the common version, “since ye believed,” and four, including the new version, render it “when ye believed.”

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Universalism Refuted.

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Universalism. Universalists believe in one God, not the trinity.

Bible. Go * * * and teach all nations (Universalists too), baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Ghost. — Matt. 28:19.

U. They believe God to be the Father of mankind, hence all are his children.

B. He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose was the Son of God manifested that he might destroy the works of the devil. 1 Jno. 3:8. Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father will ye do: he was a murderer from the beginning and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar and the father of it. — Jno. 8:44.

U. They believe that neither life nor death, time nor eternity can sever that relation.

B. But your iniquities have separated between you and your God. — Isa. 59:2. And before him shall be gathered all nations; and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: and he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Then shall he say unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, etc. — Matt. 25:32-34, 41.

U. He [God] will not torment eternally for the sins of this brief life.

B. And they shall be tormented day and night FOREVER and FOREVER. — Rev. 20:10.

U. They believe we are depraved by practice, not by nature, and there is good in all.

B. Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past, in the lusts of our flesh, * * * and were by NATURE the children of wrath even as others. — Eph. 2:3.

U. They believe that finally depravity will yield to purity, sin to holiness, error to truth, damnation to salvation, death to life, hell to heaven; and God will be all in all. — Manford’s Magazine, Chicago, Ill.

B. Every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down and cast into the fire. — Matt. 3:10. In the place where the tree falleth there it shall be. — Eccl. 11:3. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved: but he that believeth not shall be damned. — Mark 16:16.

If people can be deceived to the extent that they will believe the above spurious doctrine, it is a wonder that they don’t believe, soon, that the devil will eventually be converted into God. What foolish absurdities the devil will get people into! Perfectly ridiculous and nonsensical. Right in the face of the Bible they publish their dangerous and deceptive doctrine. Such surely have lost all reverence for God and his word. It seems that God with his prophetical eye looked down through the ages, and saw the false doctrines and theories that the devil would help men invent, and therefore has put everything necessary in the Bible to refute them all. For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar: as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged. — Rom. 3:3, 4.

Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. — 2 John 9.

For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A Prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me: him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. And it shall come to pass that every soul which will not hear that Prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people. — Acts 3:22, 23.

B. E. Warren.

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TESTIMONIES.

Thy Testimonies are Wonderful.
Psa. 119:129.

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Dear Saints, Greeting: God bless you all. My soul is filled with the glory of God this morning. It seems the Lord has called us from here. I have been impressed to work in the field ever since I was sanctified. Praise our God forever! We have a lovely home here in the mountains.

I have made a consecration of myself and earthly store. I have died to all but Jesus and his will forevermore.

Not my will, O God, but thine be done. O pray much for us, dear ones, that God will make us to know just where he wants us to go. The holy fire has started here, and may our God keep it burning. I am determined to push the battle to the very gate, with the power of God to hold me up. Holy workers are needed. O the deceivers, and the deceived! Blind leading the blind; trying to give light while they are in darkness. My soul is made to cry out, O God, pity, pity, pity! Open the blind eyes, unstop the deaf ears! O may God help us to be willing to work now, and not set stakes that will always keep cheating us out of precious promises, and souls dying for spiritual food. My soul is feasting on the heavenly manna, and my whole body full of light Glory! glory!! glory!!! Behold the Bridegroom cometh, and the bride hath made herself ready. What I say unto you, I say unto all, Watch.

Mary E. McPherson.

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Hazzard, Pa.

Dear Saints: Praise God! We are well at present, and trusting in Jesus. I have been sick with the LaGrippe. Had it not been for the healing power of Jesus I would not have been here; but I called on the Great Physican, and he rebuked the disease and freed me from pains from which I was suffering. I was weak for awhile, but the clear Lord has permitted me to return, and will soon be in usual health. Praise God for his goodness, love and mercy to me! He is very precious to my soul just now, and washes me in his blood from all sin.

Sister Shaw also was sick, suffering with intense pain. She felt there was no help only in the Lord, and he instantly healed her, and she gives God the glory. Glory to his name! The little ones at Hazzard are holding meetings at Grove City every two weeks; it is a new place, and quite large, and the people are favorable to the truth. Let God’s people pray that they may not only hear, but receive Jesus in their souls. God bless you, and enable you to spread the truth. Amen.

Clema Koonce.

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Dennison, O.

O praise the dear Lord this morning for salvation full and free! I am trusting the Lord for everything. The saints are the only ones who are saved, according to God’s word. The Trumpet is the only true Bible paper I ever saw.

The Lord has given me the gift of healing. Every time I visit the sick I feel impressed to tell them that Jesus is able to heal them. He has set the members in the body as it pleaseth him, and shall I not walk in obedience to the dear Holy Spirit? How I do love all God’s dear saints! God bless you all.

Your sister in Christ,

Araminda Hurless.

[Of course you should use the gift God has given you. Obey God though the heavens fall, and all men and devils rage. Amen.]

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Bracken, Ind.

Dear Brethren: I am happy to testify that Jesus saves me with an everlasting salvation just now. Glory to his name! I am determined by the grace of God never to turn back into this sin-cursed world. Though I live in the world, I am not of the world, even as Jesus is not of the world. O praise the Lord for the joy and peace have in my soul! “A joy by day, a peace by night, in storms a calm, in darkness lighten pain a balm, in weakness might, is the wonderful love of Jesus.”

On the 23d of Jan. 1892, God opened the way for me to go to Beaver Dam, where I found dear Bro. and Sister Grover, and Sister Fisher, holding meeting in the saints’ house of worship. O how my heart did rejoice meet all the dear saints there! I enjoyed the meeting very much. God gave me the privilege of attending 28 meetings in the name of Jesus. O.. Sunday night, Feb. 28th, was a precious ordinance meeting of washing the saints’ feet and eating the Lord’s supper. It was indeed a precious time to all our souls. O truly “happy … that people whose God is the Lord … and Jesus said, “If ye know them things, happy are ye if ye do them — Jno. 13:17. I came home the … of March, found my parents welil a.. saved in the Lord, for which I … thank God. With much love to … the saints, I close, asking you all … pray for us. I remain your siste.. saved and sanctified, and perfectly satisfied. Amen.

Clara Beaver…

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