Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 21 (1906)

Lt 132, 1906

Andre, Rosa

St. Helena, California

June 26, 1906

Previously unpublished. +^Note

Miss Rosa Andre
Daleville, Indiana

Dear Sister:

I have read a letter from your sister, regarding the advisability of your leaving the Battle Creek Sanitarium. I would say that the only safety for many of our workers is to leave Battle Creek. Some will have opportunity to unite with ministers and Bible workers in carrying forward the work that is to be done in all parts of the Lord’s vineyard. 21LtMs, Lt 132, 1906, par. 1

The Lord calls upon His people now to unite in earnest efforts to advance the work for this time. They are to give the trumpet a certain sound. In Southern California there are many places that are to be worked by those who are conscientious and true as steel to the great, grand truths for this very period of the earth’s history. 21LtMs, Lt 132, 1906, par. 2

I am instructed to say to you, Do not be held where you are by flattering offers or fair speeches. Place yourself where you can do the Lord’s work just as it needs to be done in order that perishing souls may be saved. 21LtMs, Lt 132, 1906, par. 3

Some nights ago there was repeated to me, with deep earnestness, the message: Call every soul possible away from the deceptive, perverting influence of those who have known the truth and have had continual warnings, and yet who will follow their own course of action and will repeat falsehood after falsehood to deceive if possible the very elect. You and many others are in danger from those who have departed from the faith and given heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils. I entreat of you to break away from Battle Creek, that you may take hold with those who will believe the messages God gives, and who will be as true as steel in holding fast their confidence in the Word firm unto the end. The Lord calls upon us to hold fast. “Remember therefore how thou hast received and didst hear; and keep it, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.” [Revelation 3:3.] 21LtMs, Lt 132, 1906, par. 4

Many are now remaining in Battle Creek to help the sick; but, my sister, how many have been truly converted since that extensive building was erected, contrary to the words of warning that have been given for the last twenty years? Break up your associations in Battle Creek. Let plants be made in cities and towns where all these years nothing has been done. God has not been honored and His name glorified. We are to work to make plants in many places which have not had the light that has shone for years upon Battle Creek. 21LtMs, Lt 132, 1906, par. 5