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Let no one endeavor to withdraw his stock from the Review and
Herald. It would not be right to do this. The money that we invested
in stock was the Lord’s gift to us, and our gift to the institution. Shall
we not now do a work that bears the approval of God? Let us bring
the principles of the gospel into practice. Let your religion speak,
saying, The money in the office of publication is a gift that I made to
the institution, and I do not feel at liberty, now that disaster has come
to the institution, to withdraw my gift. Wrongs have been done in the
institution, but it is not my place to mete out punishment. The Lord
has taken this matter into His own hands. I must do all that I can to
place the institution on vantage ground.—
Manuscript 66, 1903
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A Printing Plant in the United States Capital—If there is any
place in the world that should have the full rays of present truth, it is
Washington, the city that is the very heart of this nation. Those who
act a prominent part in framing laws for the nation should understand
what is written in the law of God, which lies at the foundation of all
right laws....
Our brethren in Washington have been favored in finding properties
suitable to use in carrying on various lines of our work. This is
a fulfillment of the light given me, that in different sections of the
country we should be able to secure, at low prices, properties that
could be utilized for our institutional work....
Our printing plant in Battle Creek is to be moved. In searching
for a favorable place for this institution, let our brethren investigate
the advantages that might be gained by a removal to Washington. Our
publishing house should be situated where its influence will accom-
plish the most in the promulgation of truth. The Lord will guide us in
the selection of a place for this institution. We will let Him work out
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His purposes.
Above all other places, the capital of our nation should now have
an opportunity to hear the message for this time. Satan is working
there against Jehovah with all his might. I present this to you as a
matter that is stirring me mightily. One thing is certain: we shall not
be clear unless we at once do something in Washington to represent
our work. I shall not be able to rest until I see the truth going forth
from this place as a lamp that burneth.—
Letter 133, 1903
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From the light given me, I know that, for the present, the headquar-
ters of the Review and Herald should be near Washington. If there is