In the breastplate of the high priest there were many stones, but each stone had its special light, adding to the beauty of the whole. Every stone had its special significance, bearing its important message from God. There were many stones, but one breastplate. So there are many minds, but one Mind. In the church there are many members, each having his peculiar characteristics, but they form one family.—Letter 53, 1900. {Ev 379.5}

På ypperstepræstens brystskjold var der mange stene, men hver sten har sit særlige lys, der bidrager til hele skønheden. Enhver sten havde sin særlige betydning, frembærer sit vigtige budskab fra (380) Gud. Der var mange stene, men eet brystskjold. Således er der mange sind men kun eet Sindelag. I menigheden er der mange medlemmer, enhver har sit særlige karaktertræk, men de danner een familie. - Brev 53, 1900.