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individuality. A nearer relation than this will tend to the injury of
both....
I fear that the managers of the Pacific Press have accepted propo-
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sitions without the careful and prayerful consideration which should
have been given them. No proposition should be accepted, no matter
from whence it may come, unless it is definitely stated in writing, and
a copy given to the managers of each institution. Then let several of the
leading men together bring the matter before the Lord; spread out the
writing before Him, and with earnest prayer seek for clear discernment
and sharp discrimination to decide whether the plans proposed are
for the glory of God and the good of both institutions.—
Manuscript
31, 1895
. (
Selections from the Testimonies Setting forth Important
Principles Relating to Our Work in General, 9, 10
.)
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