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that I give you, that the people may have them.” This is what she has
endeavored to do.
I have written many books, and they have been given a wide
circulation. Of myself I could not have brought out the truth in these
books, but the Lord has given me the help of His Holy Spirit. These
books, giving the instruction that the Lord has given me during the
past sixty years, contain light from heaven, and will bear the test of
investigation.
At the age of seventy-eight I am still toiling. We are all in the
hands of the Lord. I trust in Him; for I know that he will never leave
nor forsake those who put their trust in Him. I have committed myself
to His keeping.
“And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for
that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry” (
1 Timothy
1:12
).—
The Review and Herald, July 26, 1906
.
The Work of a Prophet and More
During the discourse, I said that I did not claim to be a prophetess.
Some were surprised at this statement, and as much is being said in
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regard to it, I will make an explanation. Others have called me a
prophetess, but I have never assumed that title. I have not felt that it
was my duty thus to designate myself. Those who boldly assume that
they are prophets in this our day are often a reproach to the cause of
Christ.
My work includes much more than this name signifies. I regard
myself as a messenger, entrusted by the Lord with messages for His
people.—
Letter 55, 1905
.
I am now instructed that I am not to be hindered in my work by
those who engage in suppositions regarding its nature, whose minds
are struggling with so many intricate problems connected with the
supposed work of a prophet. My commission embraces the work of
a prophet, but it does not end there. It embraces much more than
the minds of those who have been sowing the seeds of unbelief can
comprehend.—
Letter 244, 1906
. (Addressed to elders of Battle Creek
church.)