Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

the Holy Ghost, and they spoke the word of God
with boldness. And the multitude of them that
believed, were of one heart and of one soul." This
is the work that is needed in our schools. When self
is merged in Christ, there will be a display of his
power such as will melt and subdue hearts. The
earnest prayer of contrite souls will ascend to the
throne of God.
Those who enlist in the army of Christ are
expected to do difficult work, to endure trials for
Christ's sake; and they should now obtain an
experience that will center their whole faith and
hope and confidence in Christ. Then they will have
nothing to fear when conflicts come that tear the
soul asunder. They will have a refuge. Their
energies may be taxed to the uttermost, but they
will have the assurance of Christ, "Lo, I am with
you alway, even unto the end of the world."
An army in battle would become confused and
weakened unless all worked in concert. If the
soldiers should act out their own impulsive ideas,
without reference to each other's positions and
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