Unity in the Faith by R. F. Cottrell

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 18, 1855

Unity in the Faith

By R. F. Cottrell

From Bro. Cottrell.

BRO. SMITH:—I still hold that the Lord will bring his people to the unity of faith, and that the watchmen will see eye to eye, when the Lord brings again Zion. I have trusted, and still trust, that we shall see alike in reference to the commencement of the Sabbath. Though upon a careful examination of the evidences on both sides of the question, those in favor of sun time preponderated, yet I saw no need of separating myself from the body on that account, but said, We shall all have the truth upon this point, and see it alike before we get through. This confidence I had, because I had confidence in the Third Angel's Message. And as long as I believe that we have this message, I shall feel the utmost confidence that it will unite the remnant of God's people, and prepare them for the Lord. And when I admit that we have been deceived by a false Third Message, I shall be compelled to give up the whole Advent movement, and sink down into that gross darkness that now covers the great mass of the people.

There are, doubtless, some truths in the prophecies yet to be learned, but we shall have them if we continue steadfast in the truths already learned. The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him; and he will show them his covenant.

In hope. R. F. COTTRELL. Mill Grove, N. Y.