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

expressions that his brethren are really afraid to put
him to labor anywhere.
Brother McClure is not a speaker, but a good
counsellor, a good worker. Elder Loughborough
has worked hard but there is a strong feeling
against him not altogether just, and he has but little
influence with a large number in the conference. I
believe he has tried to follow the Lord and do His
will, but if he cannot carry the churches with him
then he cannot do them much good.
When A.T. Jones went east, then Dr. Waggoner
and Charlie Jones, it was too much to take away at
one time. Now could Elder Loughborough use his
talent in Michigan for a time, and in other states,
his firm position on the testimonies would revive
the faith of those who have been misled by the
doubts and unbelief of those who have weakened
the faith and confidence of churches in them.
Certainly there must be a change. A president
must be put in at the next General Conference who
will command more respect and whose work will