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1301 In Defense of the Faith, p. 320.1 (William Henry Branson)

But there is no need that we make further answer to this time setting charge, for Mr. Canright himself, in his book The Lords Day, which he wrote subsequently to his Seventh-day Adventism Renounced, makes this sweeping admission:

1302 In Defense of the Faith, p. 320.3 (William Henry Branson)

Now, since there were no Seventh-day Adventists before the end of 1844, and since, as Mr. Canright admits, they “do not believe in setting time definitely since 1844.” We submit that they are not time setters at all.

1303 In Defense of the Faith, p. 323.3 (William Henry Branson)

… Mr. Canright separated from the Seventh-day Adventist communion and published his “dumb founder” in 1889, he predicted an early failure of the entire movement …

1304 In Defense of the Faith, p. 324.3 (William Henry Branson)

… Mr. Canright wrote, “It is doubtful how long they can maintain this strain without a crash,” the per capita giving was about $8 per annum. This had increased to $54.72 …

1305 In Defense of the Faith, p. 327.1 (William Henry Branson)

… Mr. Canright’s most bitter attacks is launched against the life and work of Mrs. E. G. White, who, until the time of her death, was a respected, beloved worker in the …

1306 In Defense of the Faith, p. 332.1 (William Henry Branson)

When Mr. Canright was preaching for the Seventh day Adventists, he was well aware that they made a distinction between the Bible and the writings of Mrs. White. And while still among them he wrote a clear testimony to that effect. Here it is:

1307 In Defense of the Faith, p. 332.2 (William Henry Branson)

… . M. Canright in The Review and Herald, April 19, 1877 .

1308 In Defense of the Faith, p. 332.3 (William Henry Branson)

… ), Mr. Canright stands convicted by his former testimony. It seems difficult to believe that he was not willfully misrepresenting the facts as to the distinction …

1309 In Defense of the Faith, p. 334.2 (William Henry Branson)

… Mr. Canright makes damaging statements regarding the character and personality of Mrs. White. Before quoting some of these, let us note a former statement …

1310 In Defense of the Faith, p. 336.2 (William Henry Branson)

This earnest tribute to the character of Mrs. White, based on an intimate acquaintance of eighteen years, was written by Mr. Canright in 1877. In 1885 he again bore testimony to his confidence in the integrity of Mrs. White’s work:

1311 In Defense of the Faith, p. 338.1 (William Henry Branson)

Let us note a few of his most flagrant contradictions on this point. From his volume under review we quote the following statements published in 1889. Mr. Canright the Baptist speaking:

1312 In Defense of the Faith

In 1877 Mr. Canright the Adventist said:

1313 In Defense of the Faith, p. 338.9 (William Henry Branson)

… Mr. Canright could not have been sincere in both instances when these conflicting statements were made about the character and work of the same person. If …

1314 In Defense of the Faith, p. 339.1 (William Henry Branson)

Mr. Canright, after renouncing Adventism, also said of Mrs. White:

1315 In Defense of the Faith, p. 339.4 (William Henry Branson)

… Mr. Canright published his book, this same woman continued to write and publish until the number of volumes produced by her increased to thirty-six, besides …

1316 In Defense of the Faith, p. 339.5 (William Henry Branson)

… Mr. Canright speaks, have brought light and courage, as well as instruction and reproof, to their many readers.

1317 In Defense of the Faith, p. 341.1 (William Henry Branson)

Shortly before Mr. Canright’s change of church affiliation from the Seventh-day Adventist to the Baptist, he gave the following unsolicited testimonial for one of these books:

1318 In Defense of the Faith, p. 341.3 (William Henry Branson)

… , Mr. Canright has caricatured the picture of Mrs. White. The things he says of her now, and the facts of her life work and influence as recognized by himself in …

1319 In Defense of the Faith, p. 342.1 (William Henry Branson)

… Elder Canright voluntarily left his ministry for the Seventh day Adventists and retired to a farm. Of his attitude of mind at this time we have a description …

1320 In Defense of the Faith, p. 342.5 (William Henry Branson)

In November, 1884, a general meeting was held at Otsego, during which Elder Canright’s faith was renewed, and he bore the following testimony: