The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-09-11
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WATERvILLE, Sept. 9.
Yesterday was another beautiful day, al
though the morning hours were somewhat cool,
yet the sun soon shed his beams through the
overshadowing branches with glow Of invit-
ing 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 apostasy has taken place in the Christian
church. This is prophesied 10 Dan. vii, %,
and I'd Thes ii. Extended remarks were made
in regard to the workings of the power that
"has thought to change time and laws" Ex-
tracts were read from Catholic works, showing
that they claim that the observance of Sunday
rests on the written word or traditions of their
church and that they reproach Protestants for
their Inconsistency in observing the first day of
the week while they discard other holy days
eDjoined by the same authority.
Those who keep Sunday pay homage to the
Catholic church in spite of themselves. The
testimony of the early fathers was examined
and shown to be Of no value as proof of the
sacredness of the first day. The church that
is ready to welcome the advent of Christ must
be pure and free from every trace Of papal
darkness.
The speaker advanced ideas that were new
to some, to say the least.
AT 3 o'clock Mrs. White took the stand and
yoke upon the subject of Christian temper
ance. The subject was based on the words
found in Rom. iii, 8. The Importance of over
coming was her theme. Among the things to
be overcome is the appetite. The speaker spoke
of the various temperance organizations IN the
land IS being elements of good She took,
however, a more extended view of the temper
ance question than most speakers. Intoxicat-
ing liquors is not the only thing that blunts the
man Incorporate. Tobacco is an evil equally
as great. The use of whatever stimulates the
passions or.benumbs the intellect is intemper-
ance
The foundation Of intemperance is laid in
the family. Improper food is palced before
the children and they are not taught self con
troll 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 mis-
sionary labor afar off, they should seek to rem
der home pleasant. Instead of seeking to
adorn the garments of their little ones with
rich trimmings, they should rather seek to
beautify their characters with those virtues
that go to make up holy life. The end and
aim of existence is not simply to cook and sew,
and to do those things that appeal to the out
ward life. There is an inner life that must be
educated and prepared for the life to come.
Teach the little ones that natural beauty far en-
ceeds the artificial. The lofty trust, the Gull
tivated soil, the barren rocks, the flowers of
beauty struggling through, the clefts, the ever
lasting hills, the glowing flowers Of the valley,
the birds csroling their songs in the leafy
branches, the spotless lily resting in purity
upon the bosom of the lake, all are objects that
may be made the mediums by which lessons of
truth may bs impressed upon the tender minds
of the young. The artistic skill of earth can
produce nothing that will compare with the
natural beauties painted by the hand of the
great master artist.
The speaker, with loving words, sought to
impress upon her hearers the Importance of
laying the foundation of temperance, truth,
purity and love deep in the hearts of the little
ones, and of teaching them to look from nature
up to natures God. The great work of over
coming cannot be accomplished in mortal
strength God gave in His son the best gift he
could bestow upon man. Christ, the majesty
of heaven, consented to leave the heavenly
courts and lay aside the robes of royalty to
come to world all stained and marred by the
curse, to take mans nature and to reach to the
very depths of hum an misery and woe, that by
his own example of perfect character he might
elevate and ennoble fallen man. He brings
his divine power to unite with mans human
efforts that in Christ's glorious name the crea-
lure of earth may be victor on his own &C.
count. Jesus offers man His divine aid to help
him to overcome the temptations of Satan on
the points of appetite and passion. Such love
as this cannot be measured.
Mrs. White used very simple, plain language
that even children can understand and remem-
ber This very simplicity is soul subduing and
gives wonderful power to her spoken words.
At times her remarks are replete with touches
of tender pathos and then glowing with beau
tiful imagery.
In the evening Elder Farnsworth spoke upon
the twenty-orth chapter of Matthew, showing
the nearness of the event of Christ's second
advent. From his remarks we would infer thai
we are on the verge of the eternal world. The
speaker used eloquent language in describing
the scenes connected with the last day. The
congregation united in singing "Down life's
dark vale we wander till Jesus comes" then
they quietly dispersed.
The attendanance throughout the day was
very large, the circle enclosed by the tents be-
| ing alive with people.
This morning session Of the Maine Con
ference was held in the grove.
Mrs. White gave the church pointed testi
timony in regard to the need of seeking higher
| levels in the Christian life aud the danger O.
becoming conformed to the fashions and drink
| Jog in the spirit of the world.
Several resolutions were passed, among which
was the following:
Resolved, That we hereby extend vote OF
| thanks to the leading journals of this state TO
their courtesy and liDerality in publishing s.
extended reports of our meetings.
The prevailing opinion is that the meeting
has proved grand success. The various fam
lilies return to their homes much encouraged
and we think the sAdventists have gained
the respect of the community in this vicinity
REPORTER.
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