Testimonies for the Church, Volume 2 - Ellen G. White

mercifully borne with your backwardness; but it
will not answer for others to follow your example,
for you are now weak and deficient where you
might be strong and well qualified for the work.
Brother R could effect but little for you. His
labors were unwisely directed. He erred in
especially interesting himself for those who
thought they should become teachers. Had he not
touched the case of a minister in Maine, and had he
labored in new fields where there had been no
Adventists, many would have been brought to the
knowledge of the truth. Brother S has been
advancing slowly and occupying a position more
pleasing to God in regard to patience, forbearance,
and endurance; and yet there is a much greater
work to be done for him before he can make a
successful minister in the cause and advance the
work of God.
Brother R zealously interested himself in your
case, but you refused to be helped by him. Time
and strength were devoted to you; and matters were
shaped for your special benefit to remove your
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