SPIRITUALISM by M. E. Cornell

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 30, 1860

SPIRITUALISM.

By M. E. Cornell

We, as a people, have believed and taught from the very beginning of Spiritualism, that it was a foretold sign of the speedy termination of this age. The popular sentiment at that time was that it was a humbug and could not last but a few months at the longest. About twelve years have now past and still its power is increasing. No system ever existed since the creation, that we have any record of, that gained converts as fast as modern Spiritualism. What is it but Satan increasing his snares, knowing that he has but a short time.

"For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty." Rev. xvi, 14. This testimony shows both the extent and object of this last mighty work of the enemy. It goes to the "whole world," its manifestations were to be in every part of the habitable earth. Its declared object is "to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty."

In the late convention of Spiritualists steps were taken towards a permanent organization, and of course their work will be more effective in the future. To show how well the purposes and expectations of Spiritualists agree with the scripture quoted above, we quote the words of Dr. P. B. Randolph: "I believe there is a principle at work from one end of the world to the other, and the day is already dawned when all society will be swept on by the rushing tide of truth and common sense, to the ultimate belief in modern Spiritualism."

If, then, the above prophecy is about to receive its fulfillment, how important the verse following: "Behold I come quickly, blessed is he that watcheth," &c. O then, in view of these things, let the Advent doctrine and faith, be a living reality among us. Are any laying down their watch? The true Witness says to them, "TAKE HEED," "Be ye also ready."

M. E. CORNELL.