CORNELIA RICE by Cornelia Rice

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 28, 1859

CORNELIA RICE

By Cornelia Rice

From Sister Rice.

Bro. SmIтн: All the preaching I have heard the past winter on present truth, has been from the Review, all the conference meetings I have had have been

in perusing the letters of dear brethren and sisters, many of whom I never saw in the flesh, yet their epistles have cheered my heart. But when I hear from the pen of those I have seen, it has double weight. How Bro. Cottrell's communications, especially the one to lone pilgrims, have cheered my desponding spirit. And I often think of Bro. and Sr. Byington, and many others that I have seen, who are far better qualified to write than myself, and I see nothing from their pen. This has made me feel I was out of my place if I attempted to write, and I shall feel satisfied if my letters are suppressed. But present truth and its advocates are dear to me. I believe God's hand is in the work, and if I am spued out of his mouth I believe the number will be sealed. I often fear I shall be overcome instead of being an overcomer. Yet that I have any distrust in the power of God, but I am so unfaithful. If we had not a High Priest in the heavenly Sanctuary I should have no hope. But I look toward his holy temple, and will hope in his mercy. May I be saved at his coming.

CORNELIA RICE

Folsomdale, N. Y., April 10th, 1858.