Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

faith, lest under adverse influences they might
become discouraged.
Soon the leaven of criticism and accusation was
introduced among the helpers in the office. This
was enough to sadden and discourage those who
had made a beginning, but still they went forward.
Those who have spoken disparagingly of the work
that these pioneer accomplished, have not spoken
in accordance with God's will; for from the light
given me, I know that He who reads beneath the
surface, sees that those who have gathered up
reports against this work, could not have done so
well, with so small an outlay of means, as have
those who began by utilizing buildings already
erected.
Notwithstanding the voices that were raised in
favor of establishing the publishing work in some
other place, the Lord gave light and encouragement
to the brethren to begin in Nashville. These voices
that have so often been heard on the negative side
of questions, were on this occasion silenced by the
reproof of the Lord; for His hand was in the work
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