Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

things should not come in to divert our minds from
the grand test which is to decide the eternal destiny
of the world,--the commandments of God and the
faith of Jesus.
We are nearing the close of this world's history.
A plain, direct testimony is now needed, as given
in the Word of God, in regard to the plainness of
dress. This should be our burden. But it is too late
to become enthusiastic in making a test of this
matter. The desire to follow Christ in all humility
of mind, preparing the heart, purifying the
character, is by no means an easy work. Our
ministers may be assured that the Lord has not
inspired them to make a test of that which was
once given as a blessing, but which by many was
hated and despised as a curse.
The reform dress which was once advocated,
proved a battle at every step. Members of the
church, refusing to adopt this healthful style of
dress, caused dissension and discord. With some
there was no uniformity and taste in the preparation
of the dress as it had been plainly set before them.
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