Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

temperance, as the Lord's appointed messenger. I
engaged heartily in this work, and spoke to large
assemblies on temperance in its broadest and truest
sense.
I was instructed that I must ever urge upon
those who profess to believe the truth, the necessity
of practising the truth. This means sanctification,
and sanctification means the culture and training of
every capability for the Lord's service.
I was charged not to neglect or pass by those
who were being wronged. I was especially charged
to protect against any arbitrary or overbearing
action toward the ministers of the gospel by those
having official authority. Disagreeable though the
duty may be, I am to reprove the oppressor, and
plead for justice. I am to present the necessity of
maintaining justice and equity in all our
institutions.
If I see those in positions of trust neglecting
aged ministers, I am to present the matter to those
whose duty it is to care for them. Ministers who
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