The Message Advancing in the West by Angeline M. A. Cornell

Publishing Committee · Rochester, N. Y. · Feb 17, 1853

The Message Advancing in the West

By Angeline M. A. Cornell

From Sister Cornell.

Dear Bro. White:—Since I last wrote I have had great reason to rejoice; not only in view of what the Lord has been, and is still doing for me and mine, but in seeing the message rising, notwithstanding the efforts of its enemies to put it down. "Truth is mighty and will prevail;" praise the Lord. Who, that is not blinded, can fail to see the hand of the Lord in this work? Yes indeed, the Lord is graciously blessing us in the West. Many honest souls have embraced the present truth since Bro. Bates was at Jackson last June. At that time, that was the only band in Michigan, but now there are many more, besides those scattered in different places, like wheat among tares. And, bless the Lord, they are not weak and sickly; but strong in the Lord, able to bear strong meat.

The present sanctifying truth strengthens and prepares them to fight the good fight of faith, to endure hardness as good soldiers of the cross of Christ. And they love one another too, and are of the same mind, speaking the same things. And some among the number feel that the Lord has a work for them to do, in proclaiming this glorious message. O, that the Lord would in his own appointed time and way, seek out and qualify, holy, self-denying men to proclaim this message of mercy, for honest inquiring souls are starving for want of the truth. And, thank God, we know from our own experience, that this alone can satisfy their hunger. The commandments of God, and faith of Jesus, when written, not only in the mind but also in the heart, enables us to realize our former standing, and present duty. For my own part, I can say that I do know that I love the law of God; yea, it is my meditation day and night.

I have to endure many trials here; and yet they are not worth mentioning. My only care is, that I may endure them cheerfully; that I may be purified by them, and not be led to murmur or complain; but joyfully suffer affliction with the dear people of God.

A people called "Believers" are embracing the present truth. They claim that the gifts should be in the Church, and that Babylon is fallen. So that they are ready, as a people, to embrace the third angel's message. My soul truly feels to magnify the Lord for his goodness to erring mortals, who love him and desire to keep his commandments.

May the Lord give us abundantly of his Spirit, and enable us, as the message rises, to rise with it, and finally stand upon the Mount Zion of God. Yours in the love of the truth.

Angeline M. A. Cornell.

Plymouth, Mich., Feb. 5th, 1853.