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Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers - Ellen G. White

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us an underst<strong>and</strong>ing, that we may know Him that is<br />

true, <strong>and</strong> we are in Him that is true, even in His<br />

Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, <strong>and</strong> eternal<br />

life."<br />

The Lord would have us in possession of the<br />

spirit of heavenly wisdom. Are we all being<br />

impressed <strong>to</strong> pray <strong>to</strong> the Lord humbly <strong>and</strong> earnestly<br />

as our necessities require, importuning Him for the<br />

spirit of wisdom? Do we pray, saying, "Show me<br />

the secrets which I know not, teach Thou me"? Oh,<br />

for humble, earnest prayer <strong>to</strong> go forth from<br />

unfeigned lips praying for the counsel that is of<br />

God! He says, Counsel is Mine, <strong>and</strong> sound<br />

wisdom.<br />

Solemn, serious times are upon us, <strong>and</strong><br />

perplexities will increase, <strong>to</strong> the very close of time.<br />

There may be a little respite in these matters, but it<br />

will not be for long. I have letters <strong>to</strong> write that must<br />

go in the next mail <strong>to</strong> Battle Creek. Our brethren<br />

there are not looking at everything in the right<br />

light. The movements they have made <strong>to</strong> pay<br />

taxes[* SEE APPENDIX.] on the property of the<br />

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