Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

approved by God. The Lord is not in the
unfavorable propositions which have been
presented. God's purposes are contrary to the
supposition of men. I have been watching with
intense interest the movements made in the South.
The rebuke of God is upon these who in the past
have brought forward propositions that have
caused the work in the South to be greatly
hindered, so that it is far behind where it should be.
This work would have been far in advance if the
men in sacred office had been controlled by the
Holy Spirit.
I am now instructed to say, Do your long
neglected duty. There is to be no questioning in
this matter. Justice, mercy, and the love of God
have been so long excluded from the managing
force at the heart of the work, that eyes have
become blinded and spiritual perceptions
perverted. Let not those now on trial in positions of
responsibility be unfaithful to the duty which has
been made known. His rebuke has come to his
people because of their neglect. It is his desire that
something shall be done, and done at once. Let not
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