The Ellen G. White 1888 Materials: Volume 2 - Ellen G. White

diary to write out some things that are occupying
my mind. I am burdened day and night by the
thought of the condition of the Battle Creek church.
Some have backslidden from God because they
have not accepted the messages sent them from
time to time. They show that they are spiritually
blind. They know not what spirit they are of. They
say, Show us by working miracles that you are of
God. But in this very age they have seen miracles
wrought by God. After the Minneapolis meeting
how wonderfully the Spirit of God wrought; Men
confessed that they had robbed God by withholding
tithes and offerings. Many souls were converted.
Thousands of dollars were brought into the
treasury. Rich experiences were related by those
whose hearts were aglow with the love of God.
And yet from the lips of some who have attempted
to preach the truth comes the cry, "What miracle
dost thou work? Show us a miracle, and we will
believe." God has been present in the meetings that
have been held. What greater evidence could men
be given than they have had? What more could the
Lord do than He has already done. Is not the