The experience of my husband during the period of his sickness was unfortunate for him. He had worked in this cause with interest and devotion as no other man had done. He had ventured and taken advance positions as Providence had led, regardless of censure or praise. He had stood alone and battled through physical and mental sufferings, not regarding his own interests, while those whom God designed should stand by his side left him when he most needed their help. He had not only been left to battle and struggle without their help and sympathy, but frequently he had to meet their opposition and murmurings—murmurings against one who was doing tenfold more than any of them to build up the cause of God. All these things have had their influence; they have molded the mind that was once free from suspicion, trustful, and confiding, and caused him to lose confidence in his brethren. Those who have acted a part in bringing about this work will, in a great degree, be responsible for the result. God would have led them if they had earnestly and devotedly served Him. {3T 87.1}

Men mands oplevelser under hans sygdomsperiode var uhellige for ham. Han havde arbejdet i den sag med interesse og helligelse som ingen andre har gjort. Han havde vovet og taget store tiltag som Forsynet havde ledt ham til, uanset kritik eller pris. Han havde vovet og kæmpet igennem fysiske og mentale lidelser, ikke taget hensyn til sine egne interesser, medens dem som Gud har tiltænkt skulle stå ved hans side havde forladt ham da han mest behøvede hjælp. Han er ikke kun blevet overladt til at kæmpe uden deres hjælp og forståelse, men ofte har han også måttet møde deres modstand og knurren - knurren mod en som gjorde ti gange mere end nogen af dem i at bygge Guds sag op. Alle disse ting har gjort sin virkning; de har formet sindet som får var fri for mistanker og tillid og fik ham til at miste tillid til sine brødre. Dem som har gjort sin del for at starte dette vil, i høj grad, være ansvarlig for resultatet. Gud vil lede dem hvis de havde tjent ham alvorligt og helliget sig til ham.