Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

way. If they are thirsting for a battle with satanic
agencies, let them be sure that they first have on
every piece of the armor of God. If they have not,
they will surely be worsted, and make for
themselves grievous trials and disappointments
which they are not prepared to meet. Let all seek
the Lord most earnestly for the deep and rich
experience that is to be found in the subject of
heart preparedness to follow Christ where he will
lead the way. "If any man will come after me," he
says, "let him deny himself and take up his cross,
and follow me." These words are to be weighed
well. The man who wishes to follow Christ, who
chooses to walk in his footsteps, shall find selfdenial
and the cross in that path. All who follow
Christ will understand what this involves.
God's tests are now to stand out plain and
unmistakable. There are storms before us, conflicts
of which few dream. There is no need now for any
special alteration in our dress. The plain, simple
style of dress now worn, made in the most
healthful way, demands no hoops and no long
trails, and is presentable anywhere; and these
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