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may be able, yourself, to simplify in a way that will suit you better.
You are the one who can best prepare the matter you need, for you
are acquainted with the Southern field. You will know how simple to
make the truth so as to be understood, and what portions to select....
All that can be done should be done for the Southern field. As far
as you can, obtain the cooperation of those at the head of the work, that
they may not be tempted to think you are starting out on independent
schemes.—
Letter 86, 1895
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Loans for Printing E.G. White Books—I now write to ask you
if you will let me have the use of two thousand dollars to help me in
bringing out books that the people need....
If I should fall in the conflict before the Lord’s appearing, my sons
would carry forward the work of circulating my books according to
my plans. When the expense of issuing my books is lessened, the sales
will soon pay up all my debts....
We find it difficult to bring out all the books that we desire to, for
we have not the means to pay for the work that must be done on them.
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But the Lord knows all about this, and He may move upon the heart
of someone who can do so to help us in this time of need. It is hard
to be delayed in this work, for we know that we have but a short time
to labor, and we greatly desire to give the world the light we have
received from the Lord. We shall do what we can in the preparation of
the matter, and will ask the Lord to lay the burden upon those who can
help us with their talent of means. Some have already lent me money.
Upon this money I pay them 5 percent interest, and whenever they call
for the return of the money, I send it to them.
My brother, will you help us in our efforts to get before the people
of the world the message of warning that is to prepare a people to
stand in the great day of test and trial?—
Letter 139, 1904
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Care Regarding Expense of New Editions—I am distressed for
means with which to live and to pay my workers. [
Ellen White received
the salary of an ordained minister after her husband died in 1881. She
also received royalty from the sale of her books, but the cost of book
plates and the wages paid to her office helpers were met from her
royalty income.
] I am seeking to follow the light given me not to
become deeper involved in debt, but to do all I can to free myself from
debt. And while we have not the capital to invest, I do not see how we
can reset these books. It must not be done.