Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

council, and how could they expect divine light to
shine upon them; how could they feel that the
presence of Jesus was molding and fashioning their
plans? The place of meeting was not held as
sacred, but was looked upon as a common business
place. Then how could those assembled receive an
inspiration which would lead them to enthrone
truth in their hearts, to speak words in the tender,
loving spirit of the Master?
In your council meetings and committee
meetings, decisions are made, plans devised and
matured, which, when put into practice, leave an
impression on the work at large; and no vestige of
a spirit of harshness should appear. Loud, impatient
words should never be heard. Remember that in all
your council meetings there is a heavenly Watcher.
Do not allow one word of vanity to be spoken: for
you are legislating for God, and He says to you,
"Be still, and know that I am God."
If your committee meetings and council
meetings are not under the direct supervision of the
spirit of God, your conclusions will be earth-born,
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