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a way of their own choosing. Had those brethren in responsibility
continued to view matters in a false light, they would have created a
condition of things that would sadly have marred the work; but when
they heeded the instruction that was sent, and sought the Lord, God
brought them into the full light, and enabled them to render acceptable
service and to bring about spiritual reformations.
When the Lord sets His hand to prepare the way before His minis-
ters it is their duty to follow where He directs. He will never forsake or
leave in uncertainty those who follow His leadings with full purpose
of heart.
An Expression of Confidence
“I rejoice,” my brethren, “that I have confidence in you in all
things” (
2 Corinthians 7:16
). And while I still feel the deepest anxiety
over the attitude that some are taking toward important measures
connected with the development of the cause of God in the earth, yet
I have strong faith in the workers throughout the field, and believe
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that as they meet together and humble themselves before the Lord and
consecrate themselves anew to His service, they will be enabled to do
His will. There are some who do not even now view matters in the
right light, but these may learn to see eye to eye with their co-workers,
and may avoid making serious mistakes, by earnestly seeking the Lord
at this time, and by submitting their will wholly to the will of God.
I have been deeply impressed by scenes that have recently passed
before me in the night season. There seemed to be a great movement—
a work of revival—going forward in many places. Our people were
moving into line, responding to God’s call. My brethren, the Lord is
speaking to us. Shall we not heed His voice? Shall we not trim our
lamps, and act like men who look for their Lord to come? The time is
one that calls for light bearing, for action.
“I therefore ... beseech you,” brethren, “that ye walk worthy of the
vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness,
with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; endeavouring to
keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (
Ephesians 4:1-3
).—
The General Conference Bulletin, May 19, 1913
, p. 33, 34.