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poison to me; but for me to say that for this reason no one must eat
them would be simply ridiculous. I cannot eat a spoonful of milk gravy,
or milk toast, without suffering in consequence; but other members of
my family can eat these things, and realize no such effect; therefore
I take that which suits my stomach best, and they do the same. We
have no words, no contention; all moves along harmoniously in my
large family, for I do not attempt to dictate what they shall or shall not
eat.—
Letter 19a, 1891
“I Have Been a Faithful Health Reformer”
27. When the message of health reform first came to me, I was
weak and feeble, subject to frequent fainting spells. I was pleading
with God for help, and He opened before me the great subject of health
reform. He instructed me that those who are keeping His command-
ments must be brought into sacred relation to Himself, and that by
temperance in eating and drinking they must keep mind and body in
the most favorable condition for service. This light has been a great
blessing to me. I took my stand as a health reformer, knowing that the
Lord would strengthen me. I have better health today, notwithstanding
my age, than I had in my younger days.
It is reported by some that I have not followed the principles of
health reform as I have advocated them with my pen; but I can say
that I have been a faithful health reformer. Those who have been
members of my family know that this is true.—
Testimonies for the
Church 9:158, 159, 1909
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