Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

When this spirit of oneness pervades the work, our
institutions throughout the world will be united in
their interests, while the individuality of any one of
them will not be merged into that of any other one.
In the past it was urged by some that the
interests of the cause would be furthered by a
consolidation of our publishing institutions,
bringing them all virtually under one management.
This the Lord positively instructed us should not
be. It is not the purpose of God to centralize in this
way, bringing all the interests of one branch of the
work under the management of a comparatively
few men. In his great purpose of advancing the
cause of truth in the earth, He designs that every
part of his work shall blend with every other part.
The workers are to draw together in the spirit of
Christ. In their diversity, they are to preserve unity.
One institution is not to be brought under the
control of another, but all are to exercise their
powers harmoniously. The work of direction is to
be left with the great Manager, while obedience to
the work of the Lord is to be the aim of all His
workers.
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