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must be the next great event in historical prophecy, when have been fulfilled all the events predicted, which were to precede the consummation; and be it remembered, that the only prophecies claimed by our opponents to be unfulfilled, are those which they claim belong to a temporal millennium and the restoration of the Jews.

These predictions we have shown, by thus far unanswered arguments, drawn from the word of God, to apply only to the eternal state of the righteous in the regenerated earth, and in the restoration of the true Israel of God to their everlasting state, according to the sure promise of God made to our father Abraham. As, therefore, no events of prophecy, now unfulfilled, precede the Second Advent, we shall not turn aside from the expectation of the immediate fulfilment of these glorious promises—even if there should be any seeming delay, until we can say, "Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will come and save us." We have no expectation of retiring from the contest till our King appear. We have enlisted for the war. Should time continue, the contest is well begun. Should the Saviour come to-day, we intend to be at our posts. With regard to the time of that event, we expect it in the "fulness of times;" in the fulfilment of all the prophetic periods, none of which have yet been shown to extend beyond A. D. 1843. We are therefore looking for it at this time. Six thousand years from creation was the time when the primitive church was expecting the advent. And Luther, Bengel, Burnet, Fletcher, Wesley, and others, all had their eye at about this period of time. But now the fulfilment of the prophecies,

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the end of the prophetic periods, and the signs of the times, admonish us that it is truly at the

very doors.

The public have been deceived by the secular and religious press, with regard to particular days and months that it is said the Saviour was expected. There are too many difficulties in the way of fixing with certainty on any particular day, to render it safe to point to such with any degree of positiveness, although, to some minds, more probable circumstances may seem to point to some particular days, than others. When these days have been named by our brethren, they have been only their own individual opinions, and not the opinions of their friends. The cause is therefore not responsible for any such limited views and calculations.

We occupy the same ground that we have always occupied, in accordance with the title-page of all Mr. Miller's lectures, viz., that the second advent will be "about the year 1843." The 23d of April, to which all our opponents have looked, was never named by any of our friends, but only by our enemies. To maintain the belief of the coming of Christ now at the doors, to restore this earth to its Eden state, and restore to it the righteous, we claim the same right that any of our opponents have to present a contrary belief. And we mean to be put down neither by the spiritualizing of the word of God, and wresting its alphabetical and common-sense meaning, or by the sneers, scoffs, sarcasins, or falsehoods of those who oppose us—the only forms of opposition with which we have had to contend.

When it is shown, by sound argument, and the

sure word of God, that no second personal coming of Christ, and restoration of this earth to its Eden state, is taught in the Scriptures, then we shall cease to look for the coming of the Lord; and not till then. We are ready and anxious to meet any and all candid arguments which may appear to any to militate against these truths; and we claim an equal privilege to present, in return, the strong arguments and the promises of God upon which alone we stand. In the discussion of this great question, the truth or falsity of which vitally affects every son and daughter of Adam, we ask for a candid hearing, and are willing to abide an impartial examination.

In support of our positions, we rest solely upon the testimony of the word of God, in its plain, obvious, and literal acceptation, and as understood by the apostles and their immediate successors. To the law and the testimony we appeal; for we expect none other things but what Moses and the prophets have said shall come. We place no reliance whatever upon any visions, or dreams, mere impressions, or private revelations. "We have a more sure word of prophecy, whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn and the day-star arise in your hearts." "Search the Scriptures," said our Saviour; and from them we profess to be able to give a reason for the hope that is in us, to every man that asketh us. Neither have we any confidence in the stability of those whose hopes are based upon impressions, and not upon the word of God; for when their impressions are gone, their hopes will disappear with them. But the word of God endureth for

ever, and those whose hopes are grounded upon it cannot be shaken, whatever may betide.

We have no sectarian designs; our sole object is to convince the churches and the world that the Bridegroom cometh, that all who will may prepare for his glorious appearing. We never have, nor do we now recommend that any leave their respective communions. We have no controversy with any of the religious sects of the day, or existing ecclesiastical organizations, as such. Our standard of Christian character and fellowship, is to love the Lord our God with all our heart, and strength, and mind, and our neighbor as ourselfwalking soberly, godly, and righteously in this present evil world, doing good as we have opportunity.

Second Advent believers are found in all branches of the Christian Church; and when we come together we all meet on common ground. We therefore deem it highly improper that any professed Second Advent believer should make his peculiar individual or sectarian views prominent in his professed Second Advent labors. We claim no right to dictate to any one what shall be his individual belief, or in reference to his ecclesiastical relations. We have no ecclesiastical organization, and wish none. We permit all to worship God according to the dictates of their own conscience; and expect the same privilege for ourselves. We have nothing to do with any of the contested doctrinal points that agitate the churches; nor have we approved the introduction of personal and private speculations, which may have led to unprofitable discussions.

It has been claimed by our opponents that the

tendency of these views is to produce insanity. But it is questioned whether a single case can be produced where a believer has become insane on account of such belief. Those who cannot appreciate the truth may suppose them insane, as some of old were supposed to be full of new wine, and Paul was said to be mad; or those whose views rest only on dreams and impressions may exhibit insanity in their excesses; but these are not principles we advocate. It is also believed that fewer cases can be found of insanity, in connection with Second Advent views, in proportion to the believers, than can be produced in connection with ordinary religious teaching. The promises we present are so glorious and cheering, being none other than those the primitive church were told to "comfort each other" with, that, to the humble inquirer after truth, they would be much more likely to restore to sanity, then to render insane; and such, it is believed, have been their practical tendency.

The above is a condensed statement of our views and expectations; we will now give the object for which the Tabernacle is opened. This has been erected for the accommodation of those citizens of Boston and vicinity, who may wish to come and learn from the word of God the reason

of the hope that is in us. It will be occupied principally for lectures, where it is intended the truth shall be presented in a clear, rational, and candid manner, so that it may commend itself to the reason and good sense of all impartial hearers, and, taking root in their hearts, lead them to repentance, that they may bring forth the peaceable fruits of righteousness. We intend to permit no extravagances here, but to have everything done

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