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Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

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the way in which the work should be carried<br />

forward. I have felt very desirous that Edson<br />

should carry forward the work that the Lord has<br />

said he should do in the ministry of the Word. If he<br />

will give himself to this work, if he will humble his<br />

heart as the heart of a little child, if he will depend<br />

upon his heavenly Father, God will bless <strong>and</strong><br />

strengthen him.<br />

He is to unite with his brethren, some of whom<br />

have already been his associates in labor. Elder<br />

Butler is president of the Southern Union<br />

Conference, <strong>and</strong> I believe that this is right. The<br />

men who have been placed in office are to carry<br />

forward their appointed work. By walking humbly<br />

with God, they are to learn how to bring their<br />

different lines to perfection. There is to be perfect<br />

unity among the workers. They are to respect <strong>and</strong><br />

uphold one another, each esteeming the other better<br />

than himself, each st<strong>and</strong>ing steadfastly at his post<br />

of duty.<br />

Brother Palmer is very much worn <strong>and</strong><br />

exhausted. He can not continue to carry the<br />

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