Conditions Among God’s People
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The Burden-Bearers Are Wearing Out
Because some will not lift the burdens they could lift, or do the
work they might do, the work is too great for the few who will engage
in it. They see so much to do that they overtax their strength, and are
fast wearing out.—
Testimonies for the Church 2:645
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Unable to Give an Intelligent Reason for Faith
Many who profess to believe the truth for these last days, will
be found wanting. They have neglected the weightier matters. Their
conversion is superficial, not deep, earnest, and thorough. They do not
know why they believe the truth, only because others have believed
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it, and they take it for granted that it is the truth. They can give no
intelligent reason why they believe.... Others are not enlightened or
edified by their experience, or by the knowledge which it was their
privilege and duty to obtain. Strength and stability are with truehearted
professors.—
Testimonies for the Church 2:634
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Some Will Trace Down the Prophetic Roll
God has a people upon the earth who in faith and holy hope are
tracing down the roll of fast-fulfilling prophecy, and are seeking to
purify their souls by obeying the truth, that they may not be found
without the wedding garment when Christ shall appear.—
Testimonies
for the Church 4:307
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An Impressive Dream
In a dream given me September 29, 1886, I was walking with
a large company who were looking for berries. There were many
young men and women in the company who were to help in gathering
the fruit. We seemed to be in a city, for there was very little vacant
ground; but around the city there were open fields, beautiful groves,
and cultivated gardens. A large wagon laden with provisions for our
company went before us.
Soon the wagon halted, and the party scattered in every direction
to look for fruit. All around the wagon were both high and low bushes,
bearing large, beautiful whortleberries; but the company were all