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But that which grieves me is that some of our brethren have as-
sociated the exercise of Anna Phillips with the testimonies of Sister
White, and have presented the two to the people as one and the same
thing. Many have accepted the whole as proceeding from me. And
when the result of such productions shall be seen in their true character,
when falsehoods are presented as truths from God, and individuals
act upon these things, believing them to be a message from the Lord,
movements will be made that bear not the divine credentials, doubt
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will be cast upon the true work of the Spirit of prophecy. And the
testimonies that God sends to the people will bear the stigma of these
false utterances. These revelations are largely a repetition of that which
has been before the people in publication for years; and yet mingled
with this are some things that will lead astray
I have a warning to give to our brethren, that they shall follow
their Leader and not run ahead of Christ. Let there be no haphazard
work in these times. Beware of making strong expressions which will
lead unbalanced minds to think that they have wonderful light from
God. The one who bears a message to the people from God must
exercise perfect control. He should ever bear in mind that the path
of presumption lies close beside the path of faith. In no case should
he make use of extravagant expressions, for a certain class are sure
to be affected, and influences are set in motion that can no more be
controlled than can an impetuous horse. Once let impulse and emotion
get the mastery over calm judgment, and there may be altogether too
much speed, even in traveling a right road. He who travels too fast,
will find it perilous in more ways than one. It may not be long before
he will branch off from the right road into a wrong path.
Not once should feeling be allowed to get the mastery over judg-
ment. There is danger of excess in that which is lawful, and that which
is not lawful will surely lead into false paths. If there is not careful,
earnest, sensible work, solid as a rock, in the advancement of every
idea and principle, and in every representation given, souls will be
ruined.... The greatest care should be exercised concerning those who
claim to receive revelations from God. There needs to be much close
watching and much praying. Those who are acting a part in the great
work for these last days need to counsel together in regard to every
new thing that shall be introduced, for no one man’s mind is to be left