It was some time after my second son was born [1849] that we were in great perplexity regarding certain points of doctrine. I was asking the Lord to unlock my mind, that I might understand His Word. Suddenly I seemed to be enshrouded in clear, beautiful light, and ever since, the Scriptures have been an open book to me—Manuscript 135, November 4, 1903, “Establishing the Foundation of Our Faith.” (TDG 317.6) MC VC