Dared Not Doubt—In the confusion I was sometimes tempted to doubt my own
experience. While at family prayers one morning, the power of God began to rest upon me,
and the thought rushed into my mind that it was mesmerism, and I resisted it. Immediately I
was struck dumb.... After that I dared not doubt or for a moment resist the power of God,
however others might think of me.—Early Writings, 22, 23.
Ellen White Recounts Evidences of Her Call and Work—There is in our world a
spirit of belief and also a spirit of unbelief. In the latter days some shall depart from the
faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils. We expect that those who
refuse to harmonize with Christ will develop into a warring element; but we should not
think that this will do us harm. We must remember that they that are for us are more than
they that can be against us. This is my hope and strength and power. I believe in God. I
know in whom I believe. I believe the messages that God has given to his remnant church.
From childhood I have had many, many experiences that have strengthened my faith in the
work that God has given me to do.
Enabled to Write—Early in my public labors I was bidden by the Lord, “Write, write
the things that are revealed to you.” At the time this message came to me, I
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could not hold my hand steady. My physical condition made it impossible for me to write.
But again came the word, “Write the things that are revealed to you.” I obeyed; and as the
result it was not long before I could write page after page with comparative ease. Who told
me what to write? Who steadied my right hand, and made it possible for me to use a pen? It
was the Lord.
When we come into right relation with Him, and give ourselves wholly to Him, we shall
see the miracle-working power of God in word and deed.
The Visions Confirmed Conclusions From Bible Study—In the early days of the
message, when our numbers were few, we studied diligently to understand the meaning of
many Scriptures. At times it seemed as if no explanation could be given. My mind seemed
to be locked to an understanding of the Word; but when our brethren who had assembled for
study came to a point where they could go no farther, and had recourse to earnest prayer,
the Spirit of God would rest upon me, and I would be taken off in vision, and be instructed
in regard to the relation of Scripture to Scripture. These experiences were repeated over and
over again. Thus many truths of the third angel’s message were established, point by point.
Think you that my faith in this message will ever waver? Think you that I can remain
silent, when I see an effort being made to sweep away the foundation pillars of our faith?
I am as thoroughly established in these truths as it is possible for a person to be. I can
never forget the experience I have passed through. God has confirmed my belief by many
evidences of his power.
The light that I have received, I have written out, and much of it is now shining forth
from the printed page. There is, throughout my printed works, a harmony with my present
teaching.
While in Vision She Did Not Breathe—Some of the instruction found in these pages
was given under circumstances so remarkable as to evidence the wonder-working power of
God in behalf of his truth.
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Sometimes while I was in vision, my friends would approach me, and exclaim, “Why, she
does not breathe!” Placing a mirror before my lips, they found that no moisture gathered on
the glass. It was while there was no sign of any breathing that I kept talking of the things
that were being presented before me. These messages were thus given to substantiate the
faith of all, that in these last days we might have confidence in the Spirit of Prophecy.
Voice Miraculously Preserved—I thank God that he has preserved my voice, which in
my early youth physicians and friends declared would be silent within three months. The
God of heaven saw that I needed to pass through a trying experience in order to be prepared
for the work he had for me to do.
For the past half century my faith in the ultimate triumph of the third angel’s message
and everything connected with it, has been substantiated by the wonderful experiences
through which I have passed. This is why I am anxious to have my books published and
circulated in many languages. I know that the light contained in these books is the light of
heaven.
Study the Instruction—I ask you to study the instruction that is written in these books.
To John, the aged apostle, came the message, “Write the things which thou hast seen, and
the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter.” The Lord has bidden me write
that which had been revealed to me. This I have done, and it is now in printed form
Amid the error that is overspreading the whole earth, let us strive to stand firm on the
platform of eternal truth. Let us put on the whole armor of God; for we are told that in
this time Satan himself will work miracles before the people; and as we see these things,
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we must be prepared to withstand their deceptive influence. Whatever is presented by the
enemy as truth, ought not to influence us; for we should be under the instruction of the g