Introduction
A number of helpful messages that appeared in Notebook Leaflets
were addressed more specifically to Seventh-day Adventist workers.
Such of these counsels as have not been included or paralleled in other
Ellen G. White books of recent issuance, now appear in this volume.
The reader will note that these messages touch on many subjects of
special interest to the ministry, and to all who have consecrated their
talents to the service of God
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The closing chapter of this section is addressed to D. M. Canright,
A Seventh-day Adventist minister who was trusted and loved by both
leaders and laity, but who allowed in his heart a little seed of distrust
and bitterness that grew until he finally severed his connection with
the church. Before doing so, D. M. Canright left the ministry and
returned to it at least three times. Mrs. White tried again and again to
steady Mr. Canright. One such appeal is presented here. References
to several other communications will be found in connection with this
chapter
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In 1887 Mr. Canright severed his connection with the Seventh-day
Adventist church forever. He spent his remaining years in writing
and speaking against the church and Mrs. White. The earnest appeal
that is made to him at the close of this section might well call for
self-examination by each reader
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White Trustees
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