Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

espect, be worse off than before any effort was
made for it?
The Lord would have his word received. He
desires men to appreciate the work he has been
doing to unify his people. He calls upon those
connected with his institutions to be soundly
converted. It is Christ's desire that men shall
receive him, and work in perfect harmony, serving
God with heart and soul and strength, not only for a
hope of heaven, but that in unselfishness, purity,
and holiness they may be a blessing to others. We
are not merely to be trees of righteousness. Christ
said, "It is my Father's good pleasure that ye bear
much fruit."
I hear that there is some thought of locating the
school at Berrien Springs, in the southwest of
Michigan. I am much pleased with the description
of this place. The one hundred and twelve acres of
unimproved land will be a great blessing to the
school in many ways; also the forty acres of
woodland. It will be a great blessing to have cheap
water transportation. And the offer of buildings is
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