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Adventists, who believe in the restoration of the gifts, are often branded
as spiritualists. Let them adopt this costume, and their influence is
dead. The people would place them on a level with spiritualists and
would refuse to listen to them.
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With the so-called dress reform there goes a spirit of levity and
boldness just in keeping with the dress. Modesty and reserve seem to
depart from many as they adopt that style of dress. I was shown that
God would have us take a course consistent and explainable. Let the
sisters adopt the American costume and they would destroy their own
influence and that of their husbands. They would become a byword
and a derision. Our Saviour says: “Ye are the light of the world.” “Let
your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works,
and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” There is a great work for
us to do in the world, and God would not have us take a course to
lessen or destroy our influence with the world.
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