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The Holy Spirit alone is able to develop in the human heart that
which is acceptable in the sight of God. The Lord has given you
capabilities and talents to be preserved uncorrupted in their simplicity.
Through Jesus Christ you may do a good work. As souls shall be
converted to the truth, have them unite with you in teaching these
women who are willing to be taught, to live and labor intelligently and
unitedly.—
Loma Linda Messages, 232, 233
(from
Letter 118, 1898
;
written December 1, 1898).
I am so glad, my sister, that you did not sever your connection with
the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union. You may have to sever
this connection, but not yet, not yet. Hold your place. Speak the words
given you by God, and the Lord will certainly work with you. You
may see many things you do not approve of, but do not fail nor be
discouraged. I hope and pray that you may be clothed daily with the
righteousness of Christ.—LLM 233 (from
Letter 54, 1899
; written
March, 24, 1899).
I hope, my sister, that you will have an influence in the Woman’s
Christian Temperance Association to draw many precious souls to the
standard of truth. The Lord is drawing many to an examination of the
truth, and you need not fail nor be discouraged. Sow beside all waters.
These are good waters in which you can sow the seeds of truth, even
if you do not dwell publicly upon the prominent features of our faith.
It would not be wise to be too definite. The oil of grace revealed in
your conscious and unconscious influence will make known that you
have the light of life. This will shine forth to others in your direct,
positive testimony upon subjects on which you can all agree, and this
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will have a telling influence.—
Loma Linda Messages, 234
(from
Letter
96, 1899
; written June 21, 1899).
I was greatly pleased with your letter, in which you gave me the
history of your experience with the WCTU. When I read it, I said,
“Thank the Lord. That is seed-sowing which is of value.” I am pleased,
so much pleased. The Lord has certainly opened your way. Keep it
open, if possible. A work can be accomplished by you. Preserve your
strength for such efforts. Attend important gatherings when you can.
These occasions will be very trying seasons, but when the Lord gives
His loved ones a special work to do, He sends His angels to be round
about them.