Extract from J. B. Cook.
By E. R. Seaman
The following extract is taken from an article written by J. B. Cook, which appeared in the Rochester Democrat of Feb. 5th, which was a reply in part to some strictures by the learned Dr. Boynton, on a note previously written by J. B. C. in the same paper, designed to show that the views commonly entertained by Geologists, strongly militate against the word of God. In the course of his remarks, J. B. C. had occasion to write the following sentiment which claims our particular attention: "Now we take the Mosaic record of Creation in Genesis, affirmed by God himself and engraven in stone by his own finger, in the law given from Sinai, and re-affirmed in the New Testament; because there is a cause altogether adequate to the effect. God made the worlds and subjected them to law."
The author of the foregoing, has but recently taught that the law of God was relaxed, in New Testament times; but if we may believe him now, he affirms the lasting perpetuity of that holy law, in language too plain to be misunderstood.—First. The knowledge of the creative work, as recorded in Genesis. Second. The law that was penned by Jehovah's own finger. This must mean the fourth precept, as that is the only one containing this knowledge. Third. He admits (all that Sabbath-keepers claim,) its re-affirmation in the New Testament, which must confirm it for ever. It seems that the concessions here made, and so plainly stated by J. B. C., would render action on his part almost involuntary, in observing this greatest memorial, that, if omitted, must undermine all knowledge of the true and living God. I hope the sequel may prove him sincere, and open the eyes of others. E. R. SEAMAN. Rochester.