Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

One of authority came forward, and placing
one hand on Brother Palmer's shoulder, and the
other on Edson White's shoulder, he said to the
brethren, speaking with clearness and decision:
"You are not prepared for a change in the workers
in the office. Leave these men where they are at
present. To make a change now would not be just
to them, nor would it improve the condition of
things. It would not be wise to make a change now.
This would not lessen the difficulties that exist.
"In every age, the call of the hour is answered
by the coming of the man. The Lord is gracious.
He understands the situation. His will today is that
for the present time the lamb-like kindness of
Elisha shall exceed the severity of Elijah.
"The man that can build up, and create a
fragrant, grateful atmosphere, is not yet presented
by God. Whether the present work be to break
down or to build up, to reinstate the old or to give
place to the new, to enforce the demands of equity
and judgment or to encourage hope and courage,
and faith, the Lord knows what is needed. He is
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