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Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

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Go forward, brethren, saying, I will not fail nor<br />

be discouraged. Brother Magan, say to Brother<br />

Sutherl<strong>and</strong>, Talk faith, pray faith <strong>and</strong> go forward.<br />

Those who have ever been walking in unbelief will<br />

throw their past experience <strong>and</strong> knowledge as<br />

stumbling-blocks in your way. But in the words, "It<br />

is written," you have the staff that you should take.<br />

Draw from God, hoping, praying, believing.<br />

Always be fragrant in spirit. Speak pleasantly.<br />

When I see others so disagreeable in the expression<br />

of their feelings, I dislike the spiritual atmosphere<br />

so much that I feel like opening the windows<br />

heavenward <strong>and</strong> letting the fragrance of the<br />

presence of the Lord shine in, thus scattering the<br />

disagreeable fog.<br />

Do not be in haste to reveal the spirit of<br />

unbelief. Close the windows earthward, <strong>and</strong> then<br />

sing the songs of Zion. Perfect confidence in God<br />

is essential. Be not faithless, but believing. Thus far<br />

the Lord has certainly helped you. Although His<br />

overworked servant has been afflicted, in His great<br />

mercy the Lord has spared his life. Then rejoice in<br />

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