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may be found matters of minor importance that call for careful study
and correction. Let such matters be considered by those regularly
appointed to have the oversight of our publications. Let not these
brethren, nor our canvassers, nor our ministers magnify these matters in
such a way as to lessen the influence of these good soul-saving books.
Should we take up the work of discrediting our literature, we would
place weapons in the hands of those who have departed from the faith
and confuse the minds of those who have newly embraced the message.
The less that is done unnecessarily to change our publications, the
better it will be.
In the night seasons I seem to be repeating to my brethren in
responsible positions, words from the First Epistle of John. [Chapter 1
is quoted.]
A Daily Conversion
Our brethren should understand that self needs to be humbled and
brought under the control of the Holy Spirit. The Lord calls upon
those of us who have had great light to be converted daily. This is the
message I have to bear to our editors and to the presidents of all our
conferences. We must walk in the light while we have the light, lest
darkness come upon us.
All who are led by the Holy Spirit of God will have a message for
this last time. With mind and heart they will be carrying a burden for
souls, and they will bear the heavenly message of Christ to those with
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whom they associate. Those who in speech act as the Gentiles act,
cannot be introduced into the heavenly courts. My brethren, receive
the light, redeeming the time because the days are evil.
Satan is busily working with all who will give him encourage-
ment. Those who have the light, but refuse to walk in it, will become
confused, until darkness pervades their souls, and shapes their whole
course of action. But the spirit of wisdom and goodness of God as
revealed in His Word, will become brighter and brighter as they follow
on in the path of true obedience. All the righteous demands of God
will be met through sanctification of the Holy Spirit
There are great privileges and blessings for all who will humble
themselves and fully consecrate their hearts to God. Great light will