Testimonies for the Church, Volume 8 - Ellen G. White

Chapter 95
A Divine Helper
My brother, as a surgeon you have had the
most critical cases to handle, and at times a dread
has come upon you. To perform these difficult
duties, you knew that rapid work must be done and
that no false moves must be made. Again and again
you had to pass swiftly from task to task. Who has
been by your side as you have performed these
critical operations? Who has kept you calm and
self-possessed in the crisis, giving you quick, sharp
discernment, clear eyesight, steady nerves, and
skillful precision? The Lord Jesus has sent His
angel to your side to tell you what to do. A hand
has been laid upon your hand. Jesus, and not you,
has guided the movements of your instrument. At
times you have realized this, and a wonderful
calmness has come over you. You dared not hurry,
and yet you worked rapidly, knowing that there
was not a moment to lose.
The Lord has greatly blessed you. You have
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