Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

the criticisms which were made against the attitude
of the men who felt it their duty to point out the
dangers attending the effort to bring a large number
of our youth to Battle Creek. Another counsellor
had taken the place of the divine Counsellor.
In this perilous time the Lord has given us men
of His choice to stand as the leaders of His people.
If these men will keep humble and prayerful, ever
making Christ their confident, listening to and
obeying his words, the Lord will lead and
strengthen them. God has chosen Elder Daniells to
bear responsibilities and has promised to make him
capable, by his grace, of doing the work entrusted
to him. The responsibilities of the position he
occupies are great, and the tax upon his strength
and courage is severe; and the Lord calls upon his
people to hold up Elder Daniells' hands, as he
strives with all the powers of mind and body to
advance the work. The Lord desires every church
to offer prayer for him as he bears these heavy
responsibilities. Our brethren and sisters should not
stand ready to criticize and condemn those who are
bearing heavy burdens. Let us refuse to listen to the
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