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LIFE SKETCHES OF ELLEN G. WHITE [1915] by ELLEN G. WHITE Contents I. Childhood ................................. 17-19 Misfortune Education II. Conversion ................................ 20-25 Early Impressions A Spiritual Revival Righteousness by Faith The Burden Lifted "In Newness of Life" Uniting with the Methodist Church III. Strivings Against Doubt ................... 26-31 The Advent Cause in Portland In Perplexity over Sanctification The Doctrine of Eternal Punishment IV. Beginning of Public Labors ................ 32-42 Dream of Temple and Lamb Dream of Seeing Jesus Friendly Sympathy and Counsel My First Public Prayer A View of the Father's Love Bearing Testimony Laboring for Young Friends V. Separation from the Church ................. 43-53 Doctrinal Differences The Hope of the Second Advent Last Testimony in Class Meeting Spreading the Advent Message The Immortality Question The Pastor's Visit The Church Trial p. 7, par. 1, [LS15] VI. The Disappointment of 1843-44 ............. 54-63 Meetings in Beethoven Hall An Exhortation by Elder Brown Joyous Expectancy Days of Perplexity An Error in Reckoning Hope Renewed A Trial of Faith A Period of Preparation The Passing of the Time VII. My First Vision .......................... 64-68 VIII. Call to Travel ........................... 69-73 Encouragement from the Brethren Fear of Self-Exaltation Among the Believers in Maine IX. Answers to Prayer ........................ 74-76 X. Labors in New Hampshire .................. 77-84 Encouragement for Elder Morse A Lack of True Godliness Spiritual Magnetism Meeting at Brother Collier's The "Cannot-Sin" Theory True Sanctification XI. Meeting Fanaticism ....................... 85-94 A False Humility Fruits of the "No-Work" Doctrine The Dignity of Labor A Severe Trial Exhortations to Faithfulness The Seal of Divine Approval Lessons from the Past p. 8, par. 1, [LS15] XII. The Sabbath of the Lord .................. 95, 96 XIII. Marriage And United Labors ............... 97-104 In Confirmation of Faith Fervent, Effectual Prayer Labors in Massachusetts A View of the Heavenly Sanctuary XIV. Struggles with Poverty ................... 105-109 First Visit to Connecticut Conference at Rocky Hill Earning Means to Visit Western New York XV. Labors in Western New York in 1848 ....... 110-115 Conference at Volney Visit to Brother Snow's -- Hannibal Meeting at Port Gibson Visit to Brother Harris's -- Centerport Visit to Brother Abbey's -- Brookfield XVI. A View of the Sealing .................... 116-119 XVII. Encouraging Providences .................. 120-124 Healing of Gilbert Collins Healing of Sister Temple The Family of Leonard Hastings Moving to Connecticut in 1849 Living Waters -- A Dream VIII. Beginning to Publish ..................... 125-128 "The Present Truth" Visit to Maine Advancing by Faith Residence in Oswego p. 9, par. 1, [LS15] XIX. Visiting the Scattered Flock ............. 129-135 At Camden, N.Y. In Vermont Rising above Despondency In Canada East The Meeting at Johnson, Vt. Return to New York XX. Publishing Again ......................... 136-141 Satan's Efforts to Hinder Triumphing Through Faith The Review and Herald Removal to Saratoga Springs XXI. In Rochester, New York ................... 142-147 Death of Robert Harmon Pressing On Conversion of the Office Foreman Nathaniel and Anna White XXII. Advancing Under Difficulties ............. 148-156 First Visit to Michigan Writing and Traveling Deliverance from Disease Visit to Michigan and Wisconsin -- 1854 Return to Rochester Death of Anna White XXIII. Removal to Michigan ..................... 157-159 Comforting Assurances Captivity Turned XXIV. Labors in the Middle West--1856-58 ....... 160-163 A Victory at Waukon, Iowa View at Lovett's Grove, Ohio Writing "Spiritual Gifts," Vol. 1 p. 10, par. 1, [LS15] XXV. Personal Trials ........................ 164-166 Efforts to Establish the Publishing Work Parental Cares Loss of Children XXVI. Battling Against Disease ............... 167-172 The Sickness of Elder James White Sojourn at Dansville, N. Y. Seasons of Prayer and Blessing XXVII. Conflicts and Victory .................. 173-177 Labors at Wright, Mich. At Greenville, Mich. Visit to Battle Creek -- March, 1867 Laying Hold on God XXVIII. Among the Churches in New England ...... 178-182 In Maine Revival Services at Washington, N. H. In Vermont and New York Return to Michigan XXIX. Reclaiming the Lost .................... 183-189 An Encouraging Dream Visiting Churches in Michigan Caring for the Sick Revival Meetings at Greenville The Lost Sheep En Route to Battle Creek The General Conference of May, 1868 XXX. Traveling the Narrow Way ............... 190-193 XXXI. Burden Bearers ......................... 194-196 p. 11, par. 1, [LS15] XXXII. A Solemn Dream ........................ 197-202 XXXIII. Missionary Work ....................... 203-207 XXXIV. Broader Plans ......................... 208-210 XXXV. Into All the World .................... 211-215 Special Preparation Opening Providences Sowing Beside All Waters Publications in Many Languages A Harvest of Precious Souls XXXVI. Circulating the Printed Page .......... 216-218 XXXVII. Public Labors in 1877 ................. 219-228 Special Services for College Students Temperance Meetings On the Indiana Camp Ground Walking Out by Faith The Eastern Camp Meetings Return to Michigan and California XXXVIII. Visit to Oregon ....................... 229-234 The Voyage Meetings of Special Interest A Prison Service The Return Journey XXXIX. From State to State ................... 235-240 In Colorado The New England Conference Meeting in Maine At Battle Creek Kansas Camp Meetings Visit to Texas p. 12, par. 1, [LS15] XL. A View of the Judgment .................. 241-246 Times of Test and Trial A Call for Burden Bearers XLI. The Death of Elder James White ......... 247-254 XLII. Fortitude Under Affliction .............. 255-260 Personal Reflections Finding Rest in Labor for Souls Special Efforts for the Youth XLIII. Restoration of Health ................... 261-266 XLIV. Writing and Speaking .................... 267-280 Visit to Battle Creek The Path of Obedience Ripening for the Harvest Lay Members as Missionaries for God An Example of Self-Sacrifice Filling Up the Ranks of Workers Establishing Faith in Bible Truth The General Conference of 1883 Closing Labors in the East XLV. Labors in Central Europe ................ 281-290 The "Imprimerie Polyglotte" Publishing Houses in Many Lands The Sale of Literature The Training of Colporteurs Development Through Faithful Service Visits to Italy p. 13, par. 1, [LS15] XLVI. Labors in Great Britain and Scandinavia .......................... 291-308 Consecration, Courage, Confidence Dispelling the Darkness First Visit to Scandinavia Second Visit to Scandinavia Fifth European Missionary Council Efficiency in Missionary Service "Go Forward!" A Remarkable Development Messages of Hope and Courage XLVII. In Confirmation of Confidence .......... 309-318 Proposals Regarding Centralization Suggested Changes in Policy Formal Consideration of Proposed Changes A Special Committee Council The Sabbath Service XLVIII. Danger in Adopting Worldly Policy in the Work of God ............ 319-330 XLIX. Across the Pacific ..................... 331-343 The Voyage The Australian Conference Meeting Consideration of School Interests Sickness, and Change of Plans The Opening of the Australasian Bible School Encompassed by Infirmities A Review of Experience The Australian Conference of January, 1893 Labors in New Zealand p. 14, par. 1, [LS15] L. The First Australian Camp Meeting ........ 344-348 LI. The Avondale School ...................... 349-378 Work and Education Looking for a Suitable Property An Industrial Experiment A Beautiful Dream Help from Friends in Africa Putting Up the First Buildings Another Test of Faith Aims and Objects Missionary Labor the Highest Training Fields White unto the Harvest A Training Ground for Mission Fields After Many Years LII. Through the South to the Conference of 1901 ................................................ 379-387 Centers of Influence and of Training Special Opportunities in the South Institutional Training in Many Lands Self-Supporting Missionaries Reorganization LIII. At the Nation's Capital .................. 388-398 From Battle Creek to the East In Search of a Site Favorable Conditions at Takoma Park, D. C. An Advance Step Words of Encouragement "Arise, and Build" p. 15, par. 1, [LS15] LIV. In Southern California .................. 399-406 LV. The San Francisco Earthquake ............ 407-415 Retributive Judgments Working the Cities from Outpost Centers Scenes of Destruction Warnings and Exhortations Calls to Repentance LVI. At The 1909 General Conference .......... 416-424 A Representative Gathering The Work in the Cities Special Efforts in New England Delegations from Abroad Strife among the Nations Important Counsels LVII. Closing Labors .......................... 425-439 Personal Activities The Pioneers of the Message Giving the Trumpet a Certain Sound Book Manuscript Work A Solemn Charge LVIII. Last Sickness ........................... 440-449 LIX. The "Elmshaven" Funeral Service ......... 450-455 LX. The Memorial Service at Richmond ........ 456-461 LXI. The Funeral Services at Battle Creek .... 462-480 In the Tabernacle Address by Elder Daniells Discourse by Elder Haskell At the Grave Life Sketches Chapter I Childhood I was born at Gorham, Maine, Nov. 26, 1827. My parents, Robert and Eunice Harmon, were for many years residents of this State. In early life they became earnest and devoted members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In that church they held prominent connection, and labored for the conversion of sinners, and to build up the cause of God, for a period of forty years. During this time they had the joy of seeing their children, eight in number, all converted and gathered into the fold of Christ. p. 17, Para. 1, [LS15]. Misfortune -- While I was but a child, my parents removed from Gorham to Portland, Maine. Here, at the age of nine years, an accident happened to me which was to affect my whole life. In company with my twin sister and one of our schoolmates, I was crossing a common in the city of Portland, when a girl about thirteen years of age, becoming angry at some trifle, threw a stone that hit me on the nose. I was stunned by the blow, and fell senseless to the ground. p. 17, Para. 2, [LS15]. When consciousness returned, I found myself in a merchant's store. A kind stranger offered to take me home in his carriage, but I, not realizing my weakness, told him that I preferred to walk. Those present were not aware that my injury was so serious, and allowed me to go; but after walking only a few rods, I grew faint and dizzy. My twin sister and my schoolmate carried me home. p. 17, Para. 3, [LS15]. I have no recollection of anything further for some time after the accident. My mother said that I noticed nothing, but lay in a stupor for three weeks. No one but herself thought it possible for me to recover, but for some reason she felt that I would live. p. 18, Para. 1, [LS15]. When I again aroused to consciousness, it seemed to me that I had been asleep. I did not remember the accident, and was ignorant of the cause of my illness. A great cradle had been made for me, and in it I lay for many weeks. I was reduced almost to a skeleton. p. 18, Para. 2, [LS15]. At this time I began to pray the Lord to prepare me for death. When Christian friends visited the family, they would ask my mother if she had talked with me about dying. I overheard this, and it roused me. I desired to become a Christian, and prayed earnestly for the forgiveness of my sins. I felt a peace of mind resulting, and loved every one, feeling desirous that all should have their sins forgiven, and love Jesus as I did. p. 18, Para. 3, [LS15]. I gained strength very slowly. As I became able to join in play with my young friends, I was forced to learn the bitter lesson that our personal appearance often makes a difference in the treatment we receive from our companions. p. 18, Para. 4, [LS15]. Education -- My health seemed to be hopelessly impaired. For two years I could not breathe through my nose, and was able to attend school but little. It seemed impossible for me to study and to retain what I learned. The same girl who was the cause of my misfortune, was appointed monitor by our teacher, and it was among her duties to assist me in my writing and other lessons. She always seemed sincerely sorry for the great injury she had done me, although I was careful not to remind her of it. She was tender and patient with me, and seemed sad and thoughtful as she saw me laboring under serious disadvantages to get an education. p. 18, Para. 5, [LS15]. My nervous system was prostrated, and my hand trembled so that I made but little progress in writing, and could get no farther than the simple copies in coarse hand. As I endeavored to bend my mind to my studies, the letters in the page would run together, great drops of perspiration would stand upon my brow, and a faintness and dizziness would seize me. I had a bad cough, and my whole system seemed debilitated. p. 19, Para. 1, [LS15]. My teachers advised me to leave school, and not pursue my studies further till my health should improve. It was the hardest struggle of my young life to yield to my feebleness, and decide that I must leave my studies, and give up the hope of gaining an education. p. 19, Para. 2, [LS15]. Chapter II Conversion In March, 1840, William Miller visited Portland, Maine, and gave a course of lectures on the second coming of Christ. These lectures produced a great sensation, and the Christian church on Casco Street, where the discourses were given, was crowded day and night. No wild excitement attended the meetings, but a deep solemnity pervaded the minds of those who heard. Not only was a great interest manifested in the city, but the country people flocked in day after day, bringing their lunch baskets, and remaining from morning until the close of the evening meeting. p. 20, Para. 1, [LS15]. In company with my friends, I attended these meetings. Mr. Miller traced down the prophecies with an exactness that struck conviction to the hearts of his hearers. He dwelt upon the prophetic periods, and brought many proofs to strengthen his position. Then his solemn and powerful appeals and admonitions to those who were unprepared, held the crowds as if spellbound. p. 20, Para. 2, [LS15]. Early Impressions -- Four years previous to this, on my way to school, I had picked up a scrap of paper containing an account of a man in England who was preaching that the earth would be consumed in about thirty years from that time. I took this paper home and read it to the family. In contemplating the event predicted, I was seized with terror; the time seemed so short for the conversion and salvation of the world. Such a deep impression was made upon my mind by the little paragraph on the scrap of paper, that I could scarcely sleep for several nights, and prayed continually to be ready when Jesus came. p. 20, Para. 3, [LS15]. I had been taught that a temporal millennium would take place prior to the coming of Christ in the clouds of heaven; but now I was listening to the startling announcement that Christ was coming in 1843, only a few short years in the future. p. 21, Para. 1, [LS15]. A Spiritual Revival -- Special meetings were appointed where sinners might have an opportunity to seek their Saviour and prepare for the fearful events soon to take place. Terror and conviction spread through the entire city. Prayer meetings were established, and there was a general awakening among the various denominations; for they all felt more or less the influence that proceeded from the teaching of the near coming of Christ. p. 21, Para. 2, [LS15]. When sinners were invited forward to the anxious seat, hundreds responded to the call; and I, among the rest, pressed through the crowd and took my place with the seekers. But there was in my heart a feeling that I could never become worthy to be called a child of God. I had often sought for the peace there is in Christ, but I could not seem to find the freedom I desired. A terrible sadness rested on my heart. I could not think of anything I had done to cause me to feel sad; but it seemed to me that I

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