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Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers - Ellen G. White

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As the development of the work called upon us<br />

<strong>to</strong> engage in new enterprises, we were prepared <strong>to</strong><br />

enter upon them. The Lord directed our minds <strong>to</strong><br />

the importance of the educational work. We saw<br />

the need of schools, that our children might receive<br />

instruction free from the errors of false philosophy,<br />

that their training might be in harmony with the<br />

principles of the word of God. The need of a health<br />

institution had been urged upon us, both for the<br />

help <strong>and</strong> instruction of our own people <strong>and</strong> as a<br />

means of blessing <strong>and</strong> enlightenment <strong>to</strong> others.<br />

This enterprise also was carried forward. All this<br />

was missionary work of the highest order.<br />

Results of United Effort<br />

Our work was not sustained by large gifts or<br />

legacies; for we have few wealthy men among us.<br />

What is the secret of our prosperity? We have<br />

moved under the orders of the Captain of our<br />

salvation. God has blessed our united efforts. The<br />

truth has spread <strong>and</strong> flourished. Institutions have<br />

multiplied. The mustard seed has grown <strong>to</strong> a great<br />

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