Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-12
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WATERylLLE, Sept. 9Th, 1873.
, Yesterday was another beautiful day. Although
the morning hours were some b al COOL yet the sun
soon shed his beams through the overhsngin
branches with glow of animatng warmth.
Elder Smith preached in the afternoon upon
"Who changed the Sabbath The fact that it
has been changed is not evidence that it was
changed by divine power. 1t is evident that an
apostacy has taken place IN the Christian church.
This is prophecied of-Dsn. vii, %; Tness. il
Extended remarks were made IN regard to the
workings of the power that has thoDghl to change
times and laws. Extracts were read from Catholic
works, showing that they claim that tue observ-
ance OF Sunday rests On the un~rltten word or
tradition of their church. and that they reproach
Protestsnts tor then Inconsistency in observing
the first day of the week, while they discard other
holy days enjoned by the same authority Those
who keep sunday pay homage to the Catholic
church, 10 spite of themselves. The testimony Of
the early fathers was examined and shown to be
of no value proof OF the sacredness of the first
day. The church that Is ready to welcome the
advent Of CHRIS. must be pure and free from every
trace OF papa darkness The speaker advanced
idea that were new to some to say the least.
AT 8 o'clock Mrs. White took the stand. and
spoke upon the subject OF Christian temperance.
Her sermon Was based on the words found 10 Rev.
hi, 3. The importance of overcoming was her
theme. Among the things to be- overcome, is the
persnce organizations IN the land Is being ee-
me nts Of COED She took, however, q more ex-
tended view of the temperance question than most
speakers. Intoxicating liquor Is not the only
thing that blunts the mental aud moral sensbill-
ties and readers man Incorporate. Tobacco 10
AN svil equally IS great. The use OF whatever
stimulates the passions or benumbs the intellect 10
intempersnce. The foundation Of intemperance
Is laid in the family. Improper food IS placed be-
fore the children. and they are not taught self
| control while young. The responsibility resting
upon parents IN the education of their children,
was dwelt upon. Mothers are often mistaken in
regard to duty; instead OF seeking missionary
labors sfar Oh, they should seek to render home
pleasant; instead of seeking to adorn the gar
ments OF these little ones with rich trimmings.
they should rather seek TO beauty their charac-
tiers with those virtues that go TO make up holy
life. the end and am of existence 10 not simply
to cook and sew, and to do those things that APP
peal only to the outward life. There - al inner
lie that must be educated and prepared for the
life Teach little ones that natural beauty
lar exceeds the artificial. The lofty trees, the
| cultivated soil, the barren rocks, the flowers Of
beauty struggling through the clefts, the everlast-
ing hills, the glowing flowers Of the valley, the
| birds carong their songs IN the lesfy branches,
the spotless lily, resting IN purity upon the bosom
Of the lake-all are objects that may be made the
medium by which lessons OF truth may be i'm
pressed upon the nds OF the young. The arts
| tic skill Of earth can produce nothing that will
compare with the natural besuties painted by the
great master-Artist.
The speaker, with tender. loving words, sought
TO impress upon her hearers the Importance OF lay
| ing the foundation of temperance, truth, purify
and love- deep Ia the hearts OF the little ones, and
| Of teaching them TO look from nature up TO
lures God. The work Of overcoming cannot be
| accomplished IN mortal strength. God gave in
HIS son the best git he could 0estow upon man.
Christ, tue Majesty of Heaven, consented to leave
the heavenly courts and lay aside his robes Of
royalty. TO come to world ali stained and marred
!, m. fal ma orr nd tn zach
to the very depths Of human misery and
woe, that by his ON example OF perfect character
| he might elevate and eAnoble fallen man. He
brings Ills divine powers to unite with man hu-
man efforts, that IN Chrst's glorious name the
creature OF earth may be victor on his own &C
| count. Jesus Offers man his divine aid to help
| INN to overcome the temptations Of Satan on the
points Of appetite and passion. Such love Is this
cannot be measured.
| Mrs. White uses very simple, plain language
that even children can under,la aud and remember.
lhis very simplicity is soul-subduing, and gives .
wonderful power " her spoken words. At times
| her remarks are replele with touches Of tender
pathos, and then glowing with beautiful imagery.
| In the evening Elder Fsrnsworth spoke upon
| the twenty fourth chapter of Matthew, showing
the Of the event OF Chrsts second advent.
| From his remarks we would inter that we
| the verge of the eternal world. The speaker used
| eloquent language in describing the scenes con-
nected with the last day. The congreg alton uni
ted in singing, Down llfe's dark vale we wander,
Till Jesus comes" then they quietly dispersed. The
attendance through the day was very large, the
circle enclosed by the tents being alive with peo-
pie.
This morning session of the Maine Conferer ce
was held in the grove. Mrs. White gave the
| church pointed testimony in regard to the need
Of seeking higher levels in the Christian life, and
| the danger Of becoming coniormed to the fashions
| and drinking in the spirit of the world. Several
resolutions were passed. among which WAS the
| following
| Resoloed, That We hereby extend q vote of
thanks to the leading journals of this State for
their courtesy and hbeislty IN publishing 50 ex-
| tended reports of our meeting.
| The prevailing opinion is that the meeting has
proved q grand success The various families re-
turn to their homes much encouraged, and We
think the Seventh-Dsy Adventists have gained The
respect Of the community in this vicinity.
REPORTER