The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-05-09
Advent Conference OF believers.


A meeting Of the Second Adventists, at Washington
Hall, yesterday, commenced with singing the hymn,
God moves In a serous way and prayer. by Rev
Mr. Brown. Professor whiting and the Rev. J. Litch
the Assistant President introduced the subject Of the
conference, and the latter stated that letter
proposed to be sent TO the family OF the late Rev Mr.
Miller lie hoped all would be benefited by the pro-
ceeding- Of the Free Conference exercises lie then
stated that letter had been received from the church
at Addison, respecting brother Morgan who had been
preaching there successfully for tim. past aud
requesting his ordination lie had high recommends.
lions from the church there, and from brethren
here. A committee was then unanimously appointed
to make arrang ents for the ordination.
The Rev Mr.. Gnoss then delivered an interesting
detailed account Of the work progressing depre-
eating the lack OF prayer for the furherance of the
work Of God urging the -ymPsthies OF the church In
the general work.
Mr. BI,s, Of Boston, then int reduced the following
In the Advent Conference, at the city Of Ne~
York. May 1850 ID was unanimously voted that this
Conference address the following letter to Mrs Lucy
Miller her children and other relatives
AFFLICTED friends--since last meeting. you
have been called 10 mourn the death of be-
loved husband teudcr parent, and an anec-
tionate friend. In your bereavement we truly
sympsthiic. In your loss We also have lost
higher considerations We regard him a called
81 God to most important work; aud man greatly
blessed In the successful performance that work
The unsullied integrity Of his life crowned by
peaceful and hopeful death. The deep of graft
tude feel to God for the benefits conferred
through his instrumcntay trust viii hnd
Spouse in many Christian hearts Through the divine
blessing his teaching our attention has been direct
ed to faithful study OF the Scriptures To- clearer
more harmonious sud correct We've Of divine truth
We have thus been led To rejoice In hope 81 the glory
70 be yev,alsd at the appearing OF christ VIC fondy
hoped that he might have been spared tn expccta-
tions realised. lie has passed away. May We
member that obligations increased by the truth
with him and all the redeemed that day Our sin
and united prayer l.. that the grace which sus-
tanned him under his trials aud In the closing
scene may support you In your bereavement. and In
all the Affections 81 the present state. and secure 10
YOU the enjoyment Il the glorious future rendering
10 your acceptance this expression 81 our sympathy
ard coincidence We remain your sacctionste brethren
in the faith once delivered 20 the saints
The Rev. Mr. NrEpuaN moved that such letter be sr-
ocpted and entered the minutes. signed by the
chairman and SECRETARY aud sent to the family Of the
Mr. Btrss entered into very high eulogy upon the
Christian character Of the deceased Mr. Miller of New
York and In connection with the committee, dcplored
the severe loss oocasionc BY his death him
departed teacher Who vent into the cit difadent
y but being called Of he vent forth through the
world aud ef,ctuay exhibited the harmony Of truth,
and showed the Interpretation Of the prophecies. and
the truths hecd by their reception in tho hearts
q and therefore gratitude was felt TO God for
the results Of Mr. Mlers preaching among them. Pew
had appreciated his character and discernmnt which
had exhibited n-elf In wise suggestions In tho govern
msnt Of aar. and he hoped that he should be united
with him hereafter In heaven.
The Rev. J V HISS, ofBostcn, ssd-lt was re-
william Millcr-s thing unsought and unprecedented;
but by all.~i.e providence was brought into con-
neciion with him aud the Advent mission. About ten
years since the acquaintance commenced. upoa the
occasion Of his lectures at Boston lie there instlled
into my mind such ideas deeply impressed with
the truth u his principles private consultation fol-
lowed wherein he stated he had been working Eve
years wherever he hal the opportunity he showed
the proofs, types. shadows and symbols IN glorious
harmony In our next Interview, he undertook to 20
60 the cities and ondeavor by all practicable
10 spread The great and glorious doctrine ~ coming
Lord and Saviour. aud the synopsis Is summed in a
email work largely circulated
tint.
ne eord eomne o. Christ will hs p-rsons sni visible.
There will te no mienium previous 70 the Second con-
ipg Of Christ.
me Je~s nation, -l retain 70 Palestine. Ne
rsktful heirs q the ed laai
the true Ie ne real is-.cl
God seed and the shtfu heirs o. the promised
his earth rese~.s k ,he promised ahsrssnse 81 'ss
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A. sAe ecu.e 81 chr-t, Ne rirbt~>us s-ai vi -
r>s>es the rshtsca- vtnz eAsrs~d ssd ss~ther escape
tke-s thirrs thas rhar s.r,e rrr- the earth.
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