biàîiisTlAK HKllAtD T he C ruelty of A theism .—He who would undermine those founda­ tions upon which the fabric of our future hope is reared, seeks to beat down that column which supports the feebleness of humanity; let him but think a moment, and his Obit iiar y membership of 2 persons. Up to the time when he gave the work Died, in Monmouth, Oct. 18, 1882, Reported bv our correspondents and gleaned over to me. June 13, 1881, 289 persons from our exchanges. /" Leona Clare, youngest child of Thomas hail been added, making a total of 291. J. and Parilla E. Elder, aged 1 year 4 Of that number, G8 had been lost by ex TENNESSEE. elusion, death, and removal, leaving a mor the and 8 days. F lat C reek , Kept. 26—1 report a ____ membership when I took charge of the meeting at Richland Academy, Redford mission, of 223. Since then, 74 have Died, at East Portland, Oct. 11,1882 Co , the second Lord’s day ; preaching GOSPEL SUCCESS. by Bro. J 0. WrQrxiaxlyyVTrofflfHnPEr by letter. But of those baptized, 5 took purpose. Would he pluck its lovely! Also at Flat Creek the third Lord’s day ; membership elsewhere, thus making treasure from the bosom of pover­ preaching by Bro. G. LipBComb ; 5 ad­ the narnbor added 75, and the total ditions. These, with 11 that took mem­ ty? Would he wrest his crutch bership, made 1G additions to our con­ number of names on the book 366. To the decrease already named (58,) there from the hand of age, and remove gregation.—J. D. Lloyd. should be added 35 more who have from the eye of affliction the only H enderson , Ky., Sept. 26.—I have either removed, died, or been exclnded, solace of its woo ? The way" we just closed a meeting with the church 4oari«g-»-*#«ra4*M»hip to-dwfe-trf-QGHr“ tread is rugged, at l»est; we tread al Lynnville, ChTesTJo., Tenn., with 24 J. M. Van Horn. „ additions—22 confessionsand 2 restored- it, however, lighter by the prospect This INDIANA. is the home of tbs pious and ener- of the better country to which, we gotic Geo. W. Campbell, who preaohes . I ndianapolis .—I have just closed a trust, it will lead. Tell us not it for the church and is principal of I/ynu I ■ two weeks’ meeting with the church in will end. in the gulf of eternal dis- solution, or break off in some wild, which fancy may fill up when she pleases, but reason is unable to de­ lineate ^4|tiench not that l>eam, which amidst the night df~this evil world has cheered the despondency of all ill-requited worth, and illum­ ined the darkness of suffering vir­ tue.— Mackenzie. _ •._! .. Beware of a religion of mere se^nnenlwlucTT gazes, anTTsigns, and wishes, but makes no sacrifice, which hides the cross with flowers, and wears it over, but not within, the heart. _ Beware of a religion which costs you nothing, never rises an hour earlier, never denies itself a pleasure, never gives that which it will miss, for the sake of Christ and the soul.— Ex A “It takes a good many shovels full of earth to bury the truth.” Bury it deep as men may, it will have a rising, notwithstanding. They may roll a great stone, and seal the grave wherein it is laid, and set a watch upon it, still like its Lord, it comes forth again at its appointed hour. I can not die, it is of an immortal race. As the Span­ ish proverb nobly says, “ Truth is the daughter of God.”— M. Har­ binger. He who imagines that the void he leaves by his death will be felt by the world has an exaggerated opinion of his own importance. Let the greatest only consider what in­ considerable atoms they are in respect to the rest of creation, and then let them judge themselves ac­ cordingly. God’s treasury, where he keeps bis children’s gifts,. will be like many a mother’s store of relics of her children, full of things of no value to others, but precious in his eyes for the love’s sake that was in them.— Fenelon. rille Academy, a flourishing aehool of 125 pupils.—J. C. Creel. G allatin , Sept. 25.—I report a meet­ ing at Bethel, Bledsoe Co., by 8. R. Sewell, beginning the second Lord’s t < ’ I J. M. and E. A. Roberts, aged 12 years and 3 months. Her dying sentence was “See my hands are white and clean, I am going home.” Edgar T- Page, Esq., Druggist, writes H j U iouj . L'Uxcwp44e„l'AlU^.tku(a..Mr-AlbeiX, Gnedtber, under Wilds Hotel has used that remarkable remedy, St. Jacobs Oil, for a severe case of rheumatism and it cmed him, as if by* magic. He alt>o used it with great success among his horses, in cases if sprains, sores eto. Francisville. The .immediate result and it cures every time.—Springfield, was 34 added. The brethren contem­ Musa. Republican^ plate building a meeting house soon. Life force may go into words or This is the home of Bro. Hennegau, who is doing a good work for the Master in it may go into deeds. The power day in Sept., and ending Thursday be­ thii part of the country.—J. M. Can- fore the fourth Lord’s day. Result: 10 field. ILLINOIS. by confession and baptism and 1 re­ ‘“ Li’ Q uoin , Sept. 27.—The meeting stored. J.’ H. Wells. I at Mulkeytown closed last night. 37 KANSAS. , confessed the Savior and 17 others were B urlington , Sept. 24.-2 additions | added from the Baptists and reclaimed. 'by letter to-duy. 10 accessions to the P arkersburg , Sept. 23.—We have church since the middle of June, and jnenlT— WayTanT this place, the first that bos been held Johnson. ' here. There were a few scattered mem­ H iawatha , Sept. 26.- G added by let- I bers in the village. We organized at ter last Lord’s day. Bro. W. D. Swaim the close, with 52 members, composed leaves for Iowa this week. We are of the very best citizens of the commu­ without a preacher, but hope to find one nity. Among them were Presbyterians, soon; No one specially in view, as yet. ! Methodists', United Brethren, and a few —A. H. Thomas. from the world.—H. M ullins . M ilan , Summer Co , Sept. 23.—We D ecatur , Oct. 1.—7 additions at our had 4 additions at my last appointment regular service to-day—2 by commenda­ at Clukaskia -1 by letter, 2 by relation r tion, lfrom the Free Will Baptists, 2 and 1 by confession and baptism. Ex­ by confession.—T. W. Pinkerton. pect to reorganize there soon.—J. J. MASSACHUSETTS. Williams.’ W orcester , Sept. 28.—We have had C bainsville , Republic Co., Sept. 23. —Please report 8 additions by confes­ 5 confessions and baptisms in the Wor­ sion und immersion, to the Liberty con­ cester church in the last month. I have gregation, on the 24t|i of this month. accepted a call to remain with this con­ All in the prime of life.—Robt. R. Van gregation indefinitely.—F. N. Calvin. Winkle. NEW YORK. A tchison , Sept. 25.—My last report B uffalo , Sept. 29.—My first month’s closed June 30. We bad then 32 mem­ work with the church in this city closes bers. During the past quarter we have ; with 5 additions—4 of these by baptism. • bad 15 additions, as follows : By letter, Bro. Wharton's work here was not only 8; by baptism, 2 ; by renewal or resto­ most acceptable but most effective.—J. ration, &; present membership, 47.--M. M. Trible. P. Hayden. PENNSYLVANIA. of steam may expend itself through the cylinder or through the whistle. Steady living, under the sweet pressure of genuine love for God, is vastly more eloquent than, the most . rhetorically sweet amnding declara­ tions by the human voice. There I here can be none without deeds. We notiee the following in an ex­ change :Mr. G. B. Haverer, Foreman N. Y7 & N. H. 8. B. Co., Buffered for 8 days with terrible pain in the back, al­ most to distraction, until he beard of and used St. .Tacobs Oil, one Lottie of which cured -him completely.—Dea Moines, Iowa, Slate Register. lie who. can not find time .to consult his Bible will one day find he has time to be sick ; he who has no time to pray must find time to die ; he who can find no time to re­ flect is most likely to find time to sin; he who can not find time fox re­ pentance will find an eternity in which repentance will be of no avail; he who can not find time to work for others may fiiid an eterni­ ty in which to suffer for himself.— Hannah More. ‘k Rui luipaiba. Quick, complete cure, all annoying L ock H aven , Sept. 25.-3 persona­ Kidney, Bladder and Urinary Diseases. B angor , Sept. 27.—We began a meet father and two daughters—made the $1. Druggists. ing here one week ago ; 4 confessions good confession and were’baptized here and 1 reclaimed to date ; interest in- i on Lord's day, Sept. 17 Chas. 8. Forgetfulness is one Of the broad •reaeing.—T. F. Odehwell- r. -— —------ Long. ways of sin. A ship can be lost by WEST VIRGINIA, A llerton , Sept. 29,—Closed a meet: W heeling , Oct. 2.—We are in a very carelessness as well as by design. ing here last night ; 8 were added — 3 by encouruging meeting here, with 9 added The evils of life- come mainly baptism. Bro. Hendrix is their preach­ to date. Bro. 8. W. Brown, of Wash er, and is in good repute among the peo­ through inattention. If I mind not, ple, and is doing a good work there. I ington, Pa., is doing the preaching.— I find not. Souls are lost at no go next to Millersbnrg/in Iowa Co.—J. W. B.' Thompson. cost. Every man has a weak side OHIO. H. Painter. 1 baptism at Hammondville, on the but a wise man knows where it is ENGLAND. 24th inst.—a lady 84 years old.—J. H. and will keep a double guard there. C hester , Sept. 18.—As the time Dodd. draws nigh for the annual Convention, G rape G rove , Greene Co., Sept. 28. —John Reid. many will be inquiring about the con­ —Just closed my meeting here. Grand dition and prospect of our missions. I meeting. Immediate results—G bap­ MF'Featbers, ribbons, velvet can all tisms and 1 by relation. The persons now speak for Chester ; This mission baptized were all heads of families. be colored to match that new hat by was opened in March, 1878, beginning, The causo here is in a very good, heal­ using Diamond Dyes. 10 cents for any color. according to Bro, Todd’a report, with a thy condition.—-U. M, Browder. IOWA.