A Testimony for Present Truth
By Cornelia Rice
DEAR BRETHREN: Did I have any way aside from the pen and the press to converse with you, gladly would I embrace it; but as I have not, I feel it a duty and a privilege to cast in my testimony on the side of present truth. Two years have now passed since I met with those who were looking for that blessed hope and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour, but my faith has not faltered, but rather increased in the truths we advocate. I can say like one of old that whereas I was once blind, now I see. Can I ever disbelieve the truth of the Sabbath, or immortality through Christ? No, never, while I believe the Bible is the revealed will of God. Can I believe the seven churches passed away and all that was revealed concerning them had an end years ago? I cannot while all other sevens seem to come in consecutive order. Can I believe that Christ will come as a thief in the night to his church? Not while I believe it is our duty to watch as well as pray — and my desire is that my life may correspond with my faith. I do want that faith which works by love and purifies the heart. I want the testimony that I please God, and then I can feel that I shall soon meet you in our Father's kingdom. I greatly desire that some preaching brethren should come this way, and the people be constrained to hear the truth as it is in Jesus. Let us speak to each other oftener through the Review, and live so as to meet at the resurrection of the just. Your sister waiting for the redemption of Israel.
CORNELIA RICE.
Folsomdale, Pa., July 31st,, 1857.