Different times were set for the Lord to come, and were urged upon the brethren. But the Lord showed me that they would pass by, for the time of trouble must take place before the coming of Christ; and that every time a date was set, and passed, it would weaken the faith of God’s people. For this I was charged with being the evil servant that said, “My Lord delayeth His coming.” Matthew 24:48. {LS 89.1}

Forskellige tidspunkter blev sat for Herrens komme og kom fra brødrene. Men Herren viste mig at de ville gå forbi, for trængselstiden må finde sted før Kristi komme og at ethvert tidspunkt var fastlagt og når de var gået, ville troen svækkes, hos Guds folk. Jeg blev beskyldt for at være den onde tjener der sagde: "Min herre lader vente på sig." Matt. 24,48.