Archive for February, 2007

May 30, 1871 Address to Ministers

Sunday, February 25th, 2007

Eph. 3:6,7: “That the Gentiles should be fellow-heirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel; whereof I was made a minister according to the gift of the grace of God, given unto me by the effectual working of his power.” 
“Whereof I am made a minister:” not merely […]

May 30, 1871 How Shall We Keep the Sabbath?

Saturday, February 24th, 2007

God is merciful. His requirements are reasonable, in accordance with the goodness and benevolence of his character. The object of the Sabbath was that all mankind might be benefited. Man was not made to fit the Sabbath; for the Sabbath was made after the creation of man, to meet his necessities. God rested, after he […]

May 30, 1871 How to Conduct Meetings

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

I recently received a letter from a brother I highly respect, making inquiries in regard to meetings, how they should be conducted. He inquires if there should be many prayers offered in succession, and then a relief of a few moments, and quite a number of prayers again. 
From the light I have had upon the […]