Manuscripts and Memories of Minneapolis

W. C. White to L. E. Froom, May 11, 1932

May 11, 1932
W. C. White to:
Elder L. E. Froom
Takoma Park, D. C.
Dear Brother Froom,-

[Extract] MMM 344.1

Now regarding the questions presented in your letter of April 29, I am sorry to be obliged to express the opinion that I think Elder Westphal memory regarding statements made that at a certain time the Lord was on a point of turning from His people to others who would give the message of Righteousness by Faith, is not correct. MMM 344.2

In reply will say that it looks to me like a history of inferences with a memory of facts. There is no doubt in my mind but what Sister White in bemoaning with brokenness of heart the slowness of our people to accept the message regarding Righteousness by Faith, made very sad statements regarding the future of our people if they did not repent. But my memory does not grasp any statement about the Lord turning to other people. I think this is an inference and I would not dare use it and I advise you not to use it. MMM 344.3

At the present tine there are here and there earnest men who are trying to bring our people to repentance by making statements of a sort you hare referred to me, and other statements as to what might have been if our people had improved their opportunities. I am confident that the people making these statements think they are dealing with history and they think that the consideration of such statements will bring our people to repentance. I very much doubt if any true repentance will come from extreme statements regarding what might have been if our people had more perfectly fulfilled their duty. MMM 345.1

There is no doubt in my mind but what there is occasion of brokenness of heart and I fully believe that the Lord will not permit his work to go down in unbelief. MMM 345.2

I do believe that he will watch over it and that our movement will continue to the end and that those who stand by it will be on safe ground. At the same time I think we should be very cautious about making statements from memory as to what Sister White has said. MMM 345.3

Sincerely your brother, (Signed) W. C. White