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subjects which they wish to present to the people in such a way as to
leave a deep impression upon them.
It is true that there is a reason why some of these matters should
be presented: but I would not venture to give my approval in using the
testimonies in this way, or to sanction the placing of matter which is
good in itself in the way which they propose.
The persons who make these propositions, for aught I know, may
be able to conduct the enterprise of which they write in a wise manner;
but nevertheless I dare not give the least license for using my writings
in the manner which they propose. In taking account of such an
enterprise, there are many things that must come into consideration;
for in using the testimonies to bolster up some subject which may
impress the mind of the author, the extracts may give a different
impression than that which they would were they read in their original
connection.—
The Writing and Sending Out of the Testimonies to the
Church, 25, 26
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