Chapter 4—The Writing and Sending Out of the
Testimonies to the Church
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The material comprising this chapter appeared in a leaflet in
1913.
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A Review of the Work
Sanitarium, California
July 8, 1906
Dear Brother,
There are some who think they are able to measure the character
and to estimate the importance of the work the Lord has given me to
do. Their own mind and judgment is the standard by which they would
weigh the testimonies.
My Instructor said to me, Tell these men that God has not com-
mitted to them the work of measuring, classifying, and defining the
character of the testimonies. Those who attempt this are sure to err in
their conclusions. The Lord would have men adhere to their appointed
work. If they will keep the way of the Lord, they will be able to discern
clearly that the work which He has appointed me to do is not a work
of human devising.
Those who carefully read the testimonies as they have appeared
from the early days, need not be perplexed as to their origin. The many
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books, written by the help of the Spirit of God, bear a living witness
to the character of the testimonies.
In the early days of our experience in the message, the Spirit of
God often came upon a few of us as we were assembled, and I was
taken away in vision. The Lord gave such light and evidence, such
comfort and hope and joy, that His praises were upon our lips.
Assisted by Literary Helpers
While my husband lived, he acted as a helper and counselor in
the sending out of the messages that were given to me. We traveled
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