Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 10 (1895)

Lt 159, 1895

White, W. C.

1895

Fragment. Previously unpublished.

[W. C. White:]

[First six pages missing.] I commenced to write to you a few lines, and lo, I have already written six pages. I could not write upon the subjects I intended to write upon, but you have that which I have traced with pen and ink. In regard to the work being in Cooranbong, which you have mentioned, I am not prepared to speak. I am desirous that every influence shall be drawn to this place that God designs should be here, but how far to sway it in this direction and how fast, is the question that needs to be presented in our petitions before God. He will hear our prayers. He will answer. 10LtMs, Lt 159, 1895, par. 1

And the reason we have not realized more of the power of God is the fact that we do not persevere. We are not in a condition to appreciate the blessings from God. We would weave self into the work, for self is a very hard thing to kill. When we will give all glory to God, when we are keeping the commandments of God, we shall love one another as Christ has loved us. When this love exists, as it surely does not now, then our petitions will come up before God as the prayer of one man. The devil has exercised his power to manage so as to kill love in the soul, so that in the place of God’s people having strength because of unity of mind and unity of faith, there has been much weakness and an introduction of Satan’s leaven of divisions, of evil thinking, of confusion because of this, of jealousy, of criticism. If this is purged from the camp, the love of God as an abiding principle will cement hearts in unity and in love. I am so desirous of this among God’s chosen people. 10LtMs, Lt 159, 1895, par. 2

In regard to Brother Miller and relatives, I have not the least light, but if he goes on his own expense, if it is his choice to go, then I cannot see but that it would be the best thing to let him go, for I am sure he will, unless converted, thoroughly converted, feel that he must climb to a higher position. 10LtMs, Lt 159, 1895, par. 3

I can write no more. This must go. I will send this as it is. 10LtMs, Lt 159, 1895, par. 4

I think I will send this without copying. Can’t write any more. Be sure and keep these previous pages, for I want them to be copied. 10LtMs, Lt 159, 1895, par. 5

Mother.

Please hand enclosure to Brother Palmer. 10LtMs, Lt 159, 1895, par. 6