Communication from Bro. Curry.
By Manning Curry
BRO. WHITE:—I have by a recent examination of the Sabbath question, arrived at the conclusion that the fourth commandment is as broad as the others, and with them must stand or fall. The same set of arguments, or mode of reasoning that would do away and abolish one, would do the same with the rest. I have become disgusted with my own arguments, and those also of others, against the fourth precept of the law of God. I think it becomes a professed christian to bow to, and tremble at, God’s word, rather than try to get rid of and despise it. When the wicked and ungodly world, and a proud and scornful church unite hand in hand to oppose the Sabbath, I think there is something wrong in the matter. This was one thing that led me to investigate. I have preached against the Sabbath for the last three years, often; and as often, I have had the applause of the world; and in some cases professors of religion have joined the world in sanctioning it. Thank God, I find it much more convenient to my feelings to obey God than to disobey. To talk of abolishing the ten commandments and re-enacting nine, is all folly, and shows to what folly men will go, who love not the truth and are determined to support a theory. I thank my heavenly Father that my eyes have been opened to see these errors, and that he has given me grace to reject them. One week ago I delivered my first discourse to a large and attentive audience, in review of a discourse I had preached two weeks previous against the Sabbath. I thought I would give notice of my change of views; for I am no longer willing to be identified as sailing under such colors. I consider that the review of O. R. L. Crozier is a triumphant argument, and a complete explosion of his position. I would like to say to those dear brethren who have followed me up from time to time to show me the truth, that I am with them heart and hand to keep God’s law, and to teach men so. May the Lord reward them for their labors of love; and I also would give them a hearty welcome to my humble abode; and if they will come to Delhi and preach, I will no longer try to hinder the truth, touching the Sabbath of the Lord. Brn. Loughborough and Cornell have recently held a tent-meeting at this place. They came in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel, and preached the truth with a commendable zeal, and in all candor. I received some wounds by the truth on the Sabbath question, at that meeting, which led me to examine still farther. I have been faithfully searching for truth, together with my companion, and we have found the rock: thank God. Affectionately yours, in hope of eternal life by doing the commandments of God.
MANNING CURRY. Delhi Center, Ing. Co., Mich., July 23d, 1854.