Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

Christ declared, "They went out from us, but
they were not of us." Men of true Christian
principles will take their places, and will become
faithful, trustworthy householders, to advocate the
word of God in its true bearings, and in its
simplicity. The Lord will work so that the
disaffected ones will be separated from the true and
loyal ones. Those who, like Cornelius, will fear
God and glorify him, will take their places. The
ranks will not be diminished. Those who are firm
and true will close up the vacancies that are made
by those who become offended and apostatize.
By the wonderful works of God, Cornelius was
led to bring his energetic, faithful life into
connection with the disciples of Christ. Thus shall
it be in the last days. Many will prize the wisdom
of God above any earthly advantage, and will obey
the word of God as the supreme standard. These
will be led to great light. These will come to the
knowledge of the truth, and will seek to get this
light of truth before those of their acquaintance,
who, like themselves, are anxious for the truth.
Thus they become conscientious light-bearers to
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