Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)

Lt 173, 1904

Prescott, W. W.; Daniells, A. G.

Berrien Springs, Michigan

May 20, 1904

Previously unpublished. +^Note

Dear Brethren Prescott and Daniells,—

This morning I told Brother Prescott to go ahead with the presentation of the subjects he mentioned to me. But I now feel that I must change my mind regarding the matter of bringing in these subjects at this meeting. I am deeply impressed that it will be a mistake to do this, for there are men here who would spoil the work the Lord would have done. There are other blessed subjects that you can present, subjects that will give no occasion to stir up their minds in opposition. 19LtMs, Lt 173, 1904, par. 1

I have a delicate work to do at this meeting in bearing a plain, straight testimony. Health reform needs to be revived among our people. 19LtMs, Lt 173, 1904, par. 2

I dare not encourage you to bring in at this time the matter of the spiritualistic theories taught at Battle Creek in such a way as to arouse the minds of those who have opposed and still oppose health reform. 19LtMs, Lt 173, 1904, par. 3

Let nothing be said either by Elder Daniells or Elder Prescott that will gratify some and cause them to think that Dr. Kellogg is receiving a thrashing. I advise you to speak upon some subject that will touch and tender hearts. This is what we need, O so much. I think the present pulse of the meeting calls for subjects that will tend to bring in faith and love and unity. I long to see the light and love of God come into this meeting in clear, distinct lines, that hearts may be touched by the Holy Spirit. 19LtMs, Lt 173, 1904, par. 4

In haste. 19LtMs, Lt 173, 1904, par. 5