Untitled article by Wm. Cottrell

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Third-day, February 4, 1868

FromAdvent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. XXXI, No. 8

From Bro. Cottrell.

By Wm. Cottrell

Bro. Smith: After an absence of a few weeks, Brn. Waggoner and Van Horn returned to our place, in order to finish up the discussion that was postponed from Oct. last to Dec. 24. Bro. W. was up to time, but his opponent, Mr. Moore, did not make his appearance until the evening of the 26th, two days after the discussion was to have commenced. Some of his friends had determined that he should not resume the discussion with Bro. W., which was in harmony with his own mind, as we believe from all the facts in the case. So, as there could be no discussion with Mr. M., the conclusion amongst us was that Brn. Waggoner and Van Horn go ahead and discourse on the four propositions that were to have been discussed. They accordingly did so, to the entire satisfaction, as we believe, of all that heard them. If ever those brethren had good liberty it was in the discussion of those propositions; and the feeling manifested by the audience was very solemn. Great good is the result to the commandment-keepers here. As we listened to the faithful testimonies of those servants of God, how our hearts burned within us, as was clearly evinced by the sparkling eye and the falling tear. Oh! we hope never to forget the joyful sensations that we had on the above occasion.

The commandment-keepers here are all in good spirits, rejoicing in hope, and we would be patient in tribulation. Brn. Waggoner and Van Horn have now left us for a while, and we are left in the care of Him who careth for us, even Jesus. Bro. Van Horn will return in about one month, the Lord willing.

Our Sabbath meeting, since they left us, was the best, we think, that we have ever had. Praise the Lord for his love and mercy, as manifested to us in giving to us his Holy Spirit, by which we shall be guided into all truth. We, as a band of commandment-keepers, want to rise with the message. We are not willing to be left behind, for we believe there is no salvation for us outside of the third angel’s message. The Lord helping, we will try to go through and stand with the remnant on Mount Zion. May the Lord grant it for Jesus’ sake.

Wm. Cottrell.

Bowersville, Ohio.