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discern the purpose of God, they hastily communicate to
others their spirit of doubt and darkness. p. 305, Para.
3, [LS15].
"But we have no such report to bring. After a two years'
stay in Europe we see no more reason for discouragement in
the state of the cause there than at its rise in the
different fields in America. There we saw the Lord testing
the material to be used. Some would not bear the proving of
God. They would not be hewed and squared. Every stroke of
the chisel, every blow of the hammer, aroused their anger
and resistance. They were laid aside, and other material
was brought in, to be tested in like manner. All this
occasioned delay. Every fragment broken away was regretted
and mourned over. Some thought that these losses would ruin
the building; but, on the contrary, it was rendered
stronger by the removal of these elements of weakness. The
work went steadily forward. Every day made it plainer that
the Lord's hand was guiding all, and that a grand purpose
ran through the work from first to last. So we see the
cause being established in Europe. p. 306, Para. 1,
[LS15].
"One of the great difficulties there is the poverty that
meets us at every turn. This retards the progress of the
truth, which, as in earlier ages, usually finds its first
converts among the humbler classes. Yet we had a similar
experience in our own country, both east and west of the
Rocky Mountains. Those who first accepted this message were
poor, but as they set to work in faith to accomplish what
they could with their talents of ability and means, the
Lord came in to help. In His providence He brought men and
women into the truth who were willing hearted; they had
means, and they wanted to send the light to others. So it
will be now. But the Lord would have us labor earnestly in
faith till that time comes. p. 306, Para. 2, [LS15].
"The word has gone forth to Europe, 'Go forward!' The
humblest toiler for the salvation of souls is a laborer
together with God, a co-worker with Christ. Angels minister
unto him. As we advance in the opening path of His
providence, God will continue to open the way before us.
The greater the difficulties to be overcome, the greater
will be the victory gained." p. 307, Para. 1, [LS15].
A Remarkable Development -- Mrs. White lived to see the
day when a strong constituency of Seventh-day Adventist