Manuscript Releases, vol. 2 [Nos. 97-161]

Item 4

[Material desired for use in the White Estate Office Berrien Springs Branch in answering questions frequently asked.] 2MR 320.1

I could say much regarding the sanctuary, the ark containing the law of God, the cover of the ark, which is the mercy seat, the angels at either end of the ark, and other things connected with the heavenly sanctuary and with the great day of atonement. I could say much regarding the mysteries of heaven, but my lips are closed. I have no inclination to try to describe them. 2MR 320.2

I would not dare to speak of God as you have spoken of Him. He is high and lifted up, and His glory fills the heavens. “The voice of the Lord is mighty; it shaketh the cedars of Lebanon. The Lord is in His holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before Him.” 2MR 320.3

My brother, when you are tempted to speak of God, where He is, or what He is, remember that on this point silence is eloquence. Take off your shoes from off your feet, for the ground on which you are placing your careless, unsanctified feet, is holy ground.—Letter 253, 1903, p. 7. (To J. H. Kellogg, November 20, 1903.) 2MR 321.1

Released December 23, 1963.