Manuscript Releases, vol. 5 [Nos. 260-346]

Gifts of the Spirit

Same Gifts as Given to Apostles—When a laborer has found his place in the work, it is not wise for him to step out and take upon himself some other duties that will interfere with his appointed work.... 5MR 358.2

From age to age Christ had delivered His treasures to the church, and from one generation to another His faithful servants have improved the talents lent them. The gifts that eighteen hundred years ago He placed in the hands of His chosen ministers, the twelve apostles, have descended to His workers in this age. Yet how few of us realize our high privileges, and our true position as ministers of His grace.—Letter 206, 1907, pp. 1, 2. (To Elder G. C. Tenney, June 3, 1907.) 5MR 358.3

Blessings Withheld Because Men Fail—It is because men have failed to copy the life of Christ that the great Head of the church has been restrained from bestowing His blessings largely. For such men cannot be used by the heavenly agencies in transforming the world to Christ's divine image.— Manuscript 25, 1899, p. 9. (“Faithfulness in the Work of God,” March 12, 1899.) 5MR 358.4