I saw that the special hand of God has not been with the work in Ohio to prosper the cause there. There is a lack; there should be among preachers and people a close examination, a faithful searching of heart, to find the cause of so great a lack of the Spirit of God. Their sacrifices and offerings have nearly dried up. Why do not the truths of God’s word warm the heart and lead to self-denial and sacrifice? Let the ministers search and see what kind of an influence they have exerted. There has been with Brother J an independent spirit that God does not approve. His influence has not told for the union of God’s people or the advancement of the cause. {1T 238.2}

Jeg så at Guds særlige hånd ikke var med arbejdet i Ohio, for at fremme sagen på det sted. Der er en mangel; der burde gøres en grundig undersøgelse blandt forkyndere og folk, en nøje ransagelse af hjertet, for at finde årsagen til så stor en mangel på Guds Ånd. Deres gaver og ofre er næsten døet bort. Hvorfor varmer Guds ords sandheder ikke hjertet og leder til selvfornægtelse og offer? Lad disse tjenere søge og se hvilken form for indflydelse de har udøvet. Der har hos bror J været en uafhængig ånd som Gud ikke billiger. Hans indflydelse har ikke talt for Guds folks forening eller sagens fremme.