J. E. The good book teaches that "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." M. K. "The secret of the Lord is with them that fear Him, and He will shew unto them his covenant." "And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of Hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels, and I will spare them as a man spareth his own son that serveth him. " L. F. "We are to wait upon the Lord, therefore turn thou to thy God; keep mercy and judgment, and wait on thy God continually." They that wait upon the Lord, they that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength, shall re new their strength; They shall mount up with wings as eagles, They shall mount up with wings as cagles E. F. Be of good courage and L. F. Rejoice in the Lord "Glory He shall strengthen your heart, all ye ye in his holy name; let the heart of that hope in the Lord." "Let Israel them rejoice that seek the Lord." hope in the Lord from henceforth and "Serve the Lord with gladness, come forever." before his presence with singing." MF Sing, O daughter of Zion; Shout, O Israel; Be glad and rejoice with all thy heart, O seek the Lord, And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, Alto. And declare his works with rejoicing, Declare his works with rejoicing, rejoicing, rejoicing, re J. E. The first and greatest com- eth father or mother more than me mandment is this, "Thou shalt love the is not worthy of me, and he that Lord thy God with all thy heart, and loveth son or daughter more than me is with all thy sou!, and with all thy not worthy of me." might." "If a man love me, said Jesus, he will keep my words." In Prov. we read, "I love them that love me and those that seek me early shall find me. I. F. Jesus said; "He that lov J. E. It is written, "Eye hath not seen nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him." O Love the Lord, all ye saints, For the Lord pre - serv - eth shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth we deceive ourselves and the truth is not and forsaketh them shall have mercy. in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." L. S. "Beloved, if our hearts condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. And whatsoever we ask we M. K. L.D. Give us this day our daily bread. E. F. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. J. E. And leave us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, ALL. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen." J. E. The Scriptural examples of prayer, have, most of them, an uuutterable intensity. They are pictures of struggles in which more of suppressed desire is hinted, than that which is expressed. Recall the wrestling of Jacob, "I will not let thee go, except thou bless me:" and the strong crying and tears of Thy will be done on earth as our Lord-"If it be possible-if it be it is in Heaven. possible!" Rit. Let all the earth fear the Lord, let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him, For his mercy is on them that fear Him, from generation to goa era- tion. E. F. Let us hear the conclusion mandments, for this is the whole duty of of the whole matter. man. Canterbury, N. II. Kind Words, England, Nov. 1883. THANK you, Sister Mary, for this month's Manifesto. It is more readable than usual. I read the verses on Autumn and took the warning to myself. Ah, that Winter, that Winter, and then to have no store garnered up! The home questions, though last in the number are by no means the least in importance. I should be very sorry if its publication were to cease. Of all the magazines which I read every month none pleases me so well or does me so much good as the Manifesto. J. H. Hartley. YIELD A LITTLE. It is better to yield a little than to quarrel a great deal. The habit of standing up, as people call it, for their (little) rights is one of the most disagreeable and undignified in the world. Life is too short for the perpetual bickerings which attend such a disposition; and unless a very momentous affair indeed, where other people's claims and interests are involved, it is a question if it is not wiser, happier and more prudent to yield somewhat of precious rights than to squabble to main|tain them. True wisdom is first pure, then peaceable and gentle.-lected. POST OFFICE ADDRESS. Frederic W. Evans, Daniel Crosman, Calvin G. Reed, Avery Allen, Wm. Anderson, Antoinette Doolittle.-MOUNT LEBANON, COLUMBIA Co., N. Y. Austin Buckingham, Nathaniel Fry, Isaac Anstadt, Chauncey Dibble.-SHAKERS, ALBANY Co., N. Y. Peter H. Long, James Goodwin-SONYEA, LIVINGSTON Co., N. Y. Ira Lawson, Henry Pardee, Bishop Pomeroy.-WEST PITTSFIELD, BERKSHIRE Co., MASS. George Wilcox, Richard Van Deusen' Robert Aitken.-SHAKER STATION, HARTFORD Co., CONN. Deaths. Elhannan Scott, Nov. 1, 1883, at Pleasant Hill, Ky. Age 78 yrs. 9 mo and 4 days. He expired suddenly without uttering a word, while attempting to reach a building that was on fire. He was a Trustee in the Church family at the time of his death, and was a very faithful man. He united with the order of Believers at the age of 16 yrs. B. B. D. ELDER James Rankin, Mar. 16, at Pleasant Hill, Ky. Age 91 yrs. 5 mo. and 22 days. He was appointed to the order of Ministry March 16, 1830. By a long life of true and Elijah Myrick, Sophia S. Niles.-AYER, faithful labors he has been garnering a treasMIDDLESEX Co,, Mass. ure in the heavens. He was a father in Isra Isaac Bailey, Mary Ann Whiteley.-SHIR-el and a friend to humanity. He was rigidly LEY VILLAGE, MIDDLESEX Co., MASS. William Dumont, Nelson Chase, Nehemiah Trull.-WEST GLOUCESTER, CUMBERLAND CO., ME. Matthew B. Carter, Oliver C. Hampton, Charles Clapp. Isaac Beals, David Parkhaust, Manus Doherty, Louise Farnham, Adaline Wells, Emily W. Hampton, Anna Slater, Emily Robinson, Ruth Siebenthal.-SHAKER P. O. WARREN CO., OHIO. Sanford G. Russell, Thomas Milleree, Watson Andrews, Lydia A. Cramer, Climena Miner, Lissette Walker.-CLEVELAND, CUYAHOGA CO., OHIO, SHAKER Box. Wallace Lloyd, Alfred E. Doyle, John Sauerborn, Hester Frost, Mollie McBride, Mary Middleton.-DAYTON, P. O. OHIO., Box C. Henry Bear, Stephen W. Ball, Frederic Faulhaber, Elizabeth Sharp, Carrie Burk, Betsey Gass.-PRESTON, P.Ö. HAMILTON Co., Оно. Benjamin B. Dunlavy.-PLEASANT HILL, MERCER CO., Kr. Harvey L. Eads, James Richardson, Logan Johns, Betsey Smith, Jane Cowen.-SOUTH UNION, LOGAN Co., KY. true to gospel principles, and unswerving in obedience. He filled his place in the ranks with sword in hand to his last breath, doing battle for the Lord in our glorious cause. afar, and the wayfaring sojourner, who chose to tarry within their gates. As it was my first visit we were close observ BELOVED SISTERS, MARY AND SARAH ;As you are somewhat interested in missionary labors, perhaps we may be per-ers. The proprietors were happy in mitted to relate a mission we once made with J. S. T. serving; they gladly welcomed and entertained all. We learned that such expenses are shared by all who should and On a morning in August we started from our place, to visit a Quaker meet-do attend the meeting. As we gazed ing, at Mass. We arrived there about 10 A. M. They are situated in a plain, retired village and employ themselves mostly by agriculture. upon the beautiful scene before us, we were forcibly reminded of similar gatherings among the tribes of Israel, in other days. History informs us, that at Arriving there and seeing the numbers the Yearly Feasts of the Jewish Comalready gathered, and still others flock-monwealth, when the trumpet announced ing in, we asked how the multitude were the glad tidings that the great gathering to be fed, sheltered and lodged, and how for confession, sacrifice and atonement their teams were to be cared for! Every dwelling was a house of entertainment. Every barn, with its ample store, was thrown open to the beasts of the stall. Chambers and beds were amply provided for residents, brethren and sisters from their Fathers at his holy temple, where was about to commence, all business was promptly suspended, and in the better days of this chosen people, they arrayed their spirits in the beauty of humility and devotion, to meet the God of |