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

exercising his skill in any other direction.
You have written many letters, which has
greatly taxed you. These letters have dwelt
somewhat upon the subjects of our faith and hope;
but mixed with this have been close inquiries and
guesses in regard to whether this one or that one
was about to marry, and suggestions relative to
marriage. You seem to know considerable about
anticipated marriages, and write and talk upon
these things. This only causes dearth to your soul.
"Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth
speaketh." You have done great injustice to
yourself in permitting your mind and conversation
to dwell upon love and marriage. You have not
been happy, because you have been seeking after
happiness. This is not profitable business. When
you seek earnestly to do your duty, and arouse
yourself to minister unto others, then you will find
rest of spirit. Your mind dwells upon yourself. It
needs to be drawn away from yourself by seeking
to lighten the cares of others; and in making them
happy, you will find happiness and cheerfulness of
spirit.
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