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The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 6, 1866

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 27, No. 14.

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CORNELIA J. HOUGH

By Cornelia J. Hough

From Sister Hough.

DEAR BRN. AND SISTERS: I have been brought to realize that the Lord is soon coming, and that he is very near, even at the door. We have repeated evidence, not only that Satan is doing up his last work, but also that God is working powerfully upon the hearts of his people. In view of his goodness to me, I feel it to be a privilege and a duty, to speak to his glory, and for the encouragement and strengthening of the faith of others.
About the middle of December, I took a severe cold which settled upon my lungs; and it was soon evident that quick consumption had fastened upon me. Being nearly fifty-one years of age, and naturally of a feeble constitution, my case, to all, seemed quite hopeless.
One night as I was suffering greatly, I remembered that it was said, "If any among you are afflicted, let him pray." By faith I looked up to the heavenly sanctuary, and the Spirit of the Lord was shed gloriously upon me. How easy is his Spirit to be entreated! and also, how easily grieved. I realized how careful we must be, and how softly we must walk before the Lord.
For four or five days my symptoms seemed worse; my strength failed, and to all appearance, I must soon be laid in the grave; but my trust was in the Lord, and I felt a sweet submission to his will. I was strongly impressed that I must follow the directions in James v, 14, 15. My faith strengthened, and I believed the Lord would verify that promise, even to me. I sent for Bro. and sister Sanborn, and a few others. I told them I felt directed by the Lord to send for them. Sister Sanborn asked me if I thought I should get well. I told her I had no anxiety in regard to it, I felt that I must follow those directions for the glory of God. While at prayer, we received a blessing, and claimed the promise.
I commenced to raise, which I did without any cough, and with but very little effort. I soon began to amend, and it was surprising to see how fast I improved. With gratitude I can say, I am now able to do my work. I feel very unworthy that God should so manifest himself to me. May it be for his glory, and for the strengthening of the brethren and sisters.

CORNELIA J. HOUGH

Johnstown Center, Wis.