To those who are trying to make the demonstration over distasteful characteristics of temperament, I would like to tell how I was greatly helped along this line. Only those who have fallen under the law of a quick temper can appreciate or understand the overcoming struggle, and what it means to tone the impulse down, so that the thought of quietness and gentleness may constantly express not only love to God but to mankind.
One morning I was struck with the mortal sense of hate and bitter resentment towards some persons, and was led to speak unkindly. This error, once allowed to appear, forced its way into my thought farther and farther, until I found myself actually growing harsh and disagreeable, not only in thought but in manner, and added to this discomfort came the disturbed thought of overwork, which also threatened to upset me even to a greater degree.
That God's angels are with us all the way to give us daily supply was proven right here, by one with whom I have close dealings, and who became extremely quiet and gentle in his manner towards me. Things that usually irritate and annoy him did not seem to ruffle him one iota that morning, but with extreme kindness of manner he called my attention to errors which were speedily rectified. This action awakened me out of the mesmerism sufficiently to call forth the thought of gratitude for the oil of kindness poured upon the troubled waters of mortal mind, and with this little awakening commenced the struggle which lasted for twelve long hours before peace reigned supreme.
