Angels Will Hold Four Winds Until After Sealing VC

Angels are holding the four winds, represented as an angry horse seeking to break loose, and rush over the face of the whole earth, bearing destruction and death in its path.... (3SM 409.1) MC VC

I tell you in the name of the Lord God of Israel that all injurious, discouraging influences are held in control by unseen angel hands, until everyone that works in the fear and love of God is sealed in his forehead.—Letter 138, 1897. (3SM 409.2) MC VC

Satan and his Angels Mingle With Apostates VC

Satan and his angels will appear on this earth as men, and will mingle with those, of whom God’s Word says, “Some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils” (1 Timothy 4:1).—Letter 147, 1903. (3SM 409.3) MC VC

The Work of Independent Teachers VC

From that which the Lord has been pleased to show me, there will arise just such ones all along, and many more of them, claiming to have new light, which is a side issue, an entering wedge. The widening will increase until there is a breach made between those who accept these views [This concerns certain views on the prophecies held by “Brother D” (Testimonies for the Church 5:289-297), his negative position on the Spirit of Prophecy, and his position of impaired confidence in General Conference leadership.—Compilers.] and those who believe the third angel’s message. (3SM 409.4) MC VC

Just as soon as these new ideas are accepted, then there will be a drawing away from those whom God has used in this work, for the mind begins to doubt and withdraw from the leaders, because God has laid them aside and chosen “more humble” men to do his work. This is the only interpretation they can give to this matter, as the leaders do not see this important light. (3SM 409.5) MC VC

We may have to plead most earnestly before legislative councils for the right to exercise independent judgment, to worship God according to the dictates of our conscience. Thus in his providence God has designed that the claims of his holy law shall be brought before men in the highest authority. But as we do all we can as men and women who are not ignorant of Satan’s devices, we are to manifest no bitterness of feeling. Constantly we are to offer prayer for divine aid. It is God alone who can hold the four winds until the angels shall seal the servants of God in their foreheads. (3SM 415.2) MC VC

The agency of the Holy Spirit is to combine with human effort and all heaven is engaged in the work of preparing a people to stand in these last days. The end is near and we want to keep the future world in view.... (3SM 425.2) MC VC