Manuscripts and Memories of Minneapolis

W. C. White to W. S. Hiatt, Aug. 9, 1927

From W. C. White
St. Helena, Cal. August 9, 1927.
Elder W. S. Hiatt,
Emmanuel Missionary college
Berrien Springs, Mich.
Dear Brother Hiatt,-

I hold in my hands your letter of July 25. In it you say that recently one of our Ministers has said to you that there came to this people record of a vision stating that the position taken by Dr. Waggoner at the Minneapolis Meeting on the Law in Galatians is not correct. This you say was news to you and indeed it is news to me. MMM 331.1

Many years before the Minneapolis Conference, Sister White wrote to Elder J.H. Waggoner that his position on the Law in Galatians was not correct. Many tines Doctor Waggoner more it plain to me and to others that the position taken by his father which was condemned as incorrect was different in essential features from the position which he, Dr. E. J. Waggoner maintained. MMM 331.2

Previous to the Minneapolis Meeting, Sister White had given reproof to Jones and Waggoner regarding the way in which they presented their views in the SIGNS OF THE TIMES. She reproved them as being too hasty and as stirring up strife, but I do not know of any writings of hers, nor can I remember of any statements of hers, that their position on the law in Galatians was incorrect. MMM 331.3

There were many of our brethren at the Conference who supposed that Sister White had been listening to Elder Jones and Waggoner, and that she was very familiar with their various arguments. In this they were mistaken. Sister White listened to their discourses at the Minneapolis Meeting. She also listened to the brethren who held opposing, views, and as you remember toward the close of the meeting, she came out clear and strong in vindication of what Jones and Waggoner were endeavoring to teach. MMM 331.4

You refer to the fact that I was with Mother during the conference and many years was associated with her since that time. Yes, I was with her and I remember very well the instruction which she gave and the reproofs which she gave to lauding Ministers who were opposing the doctor of Righteousness by Faith as taught by E. J. Waggoner end A. T. Jones. You say that if there is a testimony to the effect that they were wrong in the interpretation of the Law in Galatians, you wish me to send you a copy or at least an extract. MMM 331.5

There is nothing of this kind within my reach. If then was I would send it to you. MMM 331.6

With this I shall take the liberty to send to you copy of a letter which I have just written to Brother and Sister Davy, also copy of their letters to me. After reading these, please lot Prof. and Mrs. Naughty have them and ask them to pass them on to those who would be benefited by their reading. MMM 331.7

With very kindest rewards and in haste, I am,
Yours very truly