Mind, Character and Personality, Volume 2 - Ellen G. White

ecovery will be better; for “the eye of the Lord is
upon them ... that hope in His mercy” (Psalm
33:18).—The Ministry of Healing, 229 (1905).
Depression Produced by Iron Dignity.—
Some preserve a cold, chilling reserve, an iron
dignity, that repels those who are brought within
their influence. This spirit is contagious; it creates
an atmosphere that is withering to good impulses
and good resolves; it chokes the natural current of
human sympathy, cordiality, and love; and under
its influence people become constrained, and their
social and generous attributes are destroyed for
want of exercise.
Not only is the spiritual health affected but the
physical health suffers by this unnatural
depression. The gloom and chill of this unsocial
atmosphere is reflected upon the countenance. The
faces of those who are benevolent and sympathetic
will shine with the luster of true goodness, while
those who do not cherish kindly thoughts and
unselfish motives express in their faces the
sentiments cherished in their hearts.—Testimonies
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