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Music, when turned to a good account, is a blessing. When abused, it leads the unconsecrated to pride, vanity, and folly, and becomes one of Satan 's most attractive agencies to ensnare souls.

Ellen G. White

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Ellen G. White
Age: 87 †
Born: 1827
Born: November 26
Died: 1915
Died: July 16
Author
Theologian
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Ellen Gould Harmon
Ellen Gould White
Pride
Folly
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Vanity
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Soul
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Agencies
Music
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Satan
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