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

you think thus, is a mystery to me. The feelings
cherished by yourself and Elder Butler were not
only despising the message, but the messengers.
But the blindness of mind has come by warring
against the light which the Lord designed to come
to his people.
You write that you have said that you would
have not controversy with Sr. White. Better, far
better, have had this controversy openly than under
cover, for this controversy has been and there has
not been harmony between us since the
Minneapolis meeting. You have been exceedingly
stubborn, and this stubbornness has been as
described in the word of God "For rebellion is as
the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as
iniquity and idolatry. Behold, to obey is better than
to sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams."
This stubbornness, my dear brother, can be brought
under control only by your falling upon the Rock
and being broken. It is a terrible snare to you. It
makes you unwilling to confess your wrongs, and
every wrong passed over without humble
confession will relieve you and Elder Butler and