The evils arising from centering so many
responsibilities in Battle Creek have not been few. The dangers
are many because of the unconsecrated elements that wait only
until a change of circumstances shall encourage them to put all
their influence on the side of wrong. If all those connected
with our institutions were only devoted and spiritually minded,
relying upon God more than upon themselves, there would be far
greater prosperity than we have hitherto seen. But while there
is such decided lack of humble trust and entire dependence upon
God, we cannot be sure of anything. Our great need today is for
men who are baptized with the Holy Spirit of God--men who walk
with God as did Enoch. We do not want men who are so narrow in
their outlook that they will circumscribe the work instead of
enlarging it, or who follow the motto: "Religion is religion;
business is business." We need men who are farseeing, who
can take in the situation and reason from cause to effect.