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very much, because you have in the past been called to so many other
lines of work.
One thing I must say: If you choose to remain with me, the school
work must be laid aside. If you prefer to labor in educational lines,
then you must be free so that you can give your undivided attention to
that work. I leave the matter entirely with you, that you may follow
your own choice. I dare not decide for you. The great necessity for
your efficiency as a teacher is the only consideration that leads me
to be willing to release you. So many have spoken to me of your
efficiency and talent as an educator that I dare not hold you. If at any
time in the future you shall choose to connect with me again, you will
not have become less efficient.
I write this that you may not be left in uncertainty. Seek the Lord
for yourself. If you feel impressed that you prefer to remain with me,
I have abundance of work that you can do. If it seems to be the will
of God for you to remain with me, we must take hold of the work in
earnest and not allow others to come in and give you a double burden
to bear.
Now, my sister, I feel anxious that if you take up the school work,
you shall not load yourself down with too many responsibilities. Make
that your work, and carry it as you did the school in St. Helena. If I
should act a part in the work at Redlands and Loma Linda, we may be
more or less connected in preparing students for time and for eternity.
May the Lord bless you and give you much of His Holy Spirit
wherever you may labor. If it be your lot to educate students, that they
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may impart to others the heavenly intelligence, I shall be pleased. I
have always loved and respected you, and I have not been disappointed
in you. The form of sound words is to be prized above every earthly
thing. God is glorified by every word that leads to right action. I respect
you highly and desire you to have every advantage possible, that you
may make continual progression in the service of God.—
Letter 265,
1905
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