Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

done in many lines that is not now done. "Let your
light so shine before men, that they may see your
good works, and glorify your Father which is in
heaven." This spirit will inspire others to do the
will of the Lord also, in earnest, self-sacrificing
effort.
"This world is God's property. Wicked men are
only permitted to live in it till they have filled up
the cup of their iniquity. It was deeded to Abraham
and His children, and ere long God's people shall
take possession of it. In our work for the saving of
souls, we must not think that we can receive help
from those around us; by a close connection with
Jesus, we must be in that place where we can help
them. Advance truth! Give those with whom you
may come in contact an opportunity to learn what
is truth, and to become converted. But do not think
that your light gives you license to make a raid on
those who are in error.
"When we begin to work with parliaments, and
with men holding high positions in governments,
the enemy is aroused to exert all his strength
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