Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

not approve. These papers may be worded so as to
be difficult of understanding, and the common
people may be deceived. It may appear that
provisions have been made to secure from less
those of whom means are solicited, while at the
same time the means may be bound up in such a
way that it can not be obtained without great
difficulty.
You have been very particular to have things
securely bound about, so that no undue advantage
should be taken of the institution. Is it not right that
those who in good faith place their means in the
institution, should have just as good security on
their side, that no unfair advantage can be taken of
them?
The word of the Lord is our guide under all
circumstances. It points out of duty to God and to
our fellow men. It is the standard for all.
It is perfectly adapted to our necessities. It is
the light placed in our hands to guide us to the
heavenly home. It tells us that in order to be heirs
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