Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

The most essential points of our faith should be
stamped upon the memory of the young. They have
hade a glimpse of these truths, but not such an
acquaintance as would lead them to look upon their
study with favor. Our youth should read that which
will have a healthful, sanctifying effect upon the
mind. This they need in order to be able to discern
what is true religion. There is much good reading
that is not sanctifying.
Now is our time and opportunity to labor for
the young people. Tell them that we are now in a
perilous crises, and we want to know how to
discern true godliness. Our young people need to
be helped, uplifted, and encouraged, but in the right
manner; not, perhaps, as they would desire it, but
in a way that will help them to have sanctified
minds. They need good, sanctifying religion more
than anything else.
I do not expect to live long. My work is nearly
done. Tell our young people that I want my words
to encourage them in that manner of life that will
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