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Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

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work in opening new fields <strong>and</strong> preparing the way<br />

for the kingdom of God to be established, they<br />

have not the ability to do regular school work. So<br />

far they have the ability, they can do good work in<br />

opening new schools; but others must come to their<br />

help in carry the school work forward on a higher<br />

plane of disciplinary <strong>and</strong> educational training than<br />

they could.<br />

God has been pleased with the work that<br />

Brother Shireman has done in arousing an interest<br />

in educational work <strong>and</strong> in erecting church <strong>and</strong><br />

school buildings in Hildebran. The Lord has<br />

accepted his efforts to trade upon his talents. As he<br />

has built his plain, unpretentious buildings,<br />

heavenly angels have been his helpers. It is this<br />

kind of work that make a good impression on the<br />

minds of unbelievers in regard to our brother's<br />

abilities. "Let your light so shine before men," the<br />

Saviour says, "that they may see your good works,<br />

<strong>and</strong> glorify your Father which is in heaven."<br />

Brother Shireman has solicited testimonials<br />

from men of influence - from ministers <strong>and</strong> men in<br />

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