We were in much perplexity. Must we be driven from the work by bodily infirmities? Would Satan be permitted to exercise his power upon us, and contend for our usefulness and lives, as long as we should remain in the world? We knew that God could limit the power of Satan. He might suffer us to be tried in the furnace, but would bring us forth purified and better fitted for His work. {LS 148.2}

Vi var meget rådvilde. Måtte vi drives fra arbejdet på grund af legemlige svagheder? Ville Satan få lov til at udøve sin kraft over os og kæmpe for vor nytte og liv, så længe vi skulle være i denne verden? Vi vidste at Gud kunne begrænse Satans kraft. Han kunne lade os blive prøvet i smelteovnen, men ville bringe os rensede og bedre egnede frem for hans værk.