been retained in my memory, but when the instruction then given is needed, sometimes even
when I am standing before the people, the remembrance comes sharp and clear, like a flash
of lightning, [Commenting on the manner light often came to Ellen White, W. C. White, her
son, in a statement she fully endorsed, declared: “The things which she has written out, are
descriptions of flashlight pictures and other representations given her regarding the actions
of men, and the influence of these actions upon the work of God for the salvation of men,
with views of past, present, and future history in its relation to this work” (WCW Oct. 30,
1911, before GC Council; see Appendix A).—Compilers.] Bringing to mind distinctly that
particular instruction. At such times I cannot refrain from saying the things that flash into
my mind, not because I have had a new vision, but because that which was presented to me,
perhaps years in the past, has been recalled to my mind forcibly.—Manuscript 33, 1911.
Scenes in a Sanitarium Lobby—In my dreams I was at-----, and I was told by my
Guide to mark everything I heard and to observe everything I saw. I was in a retired place,
where I could not be seen, but could see all that went on in the room. Persons were settling
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accounts with you, and I heard them remonstrating with you in regard to the large sum
charged for board and room and treatment. I heard you with firm, decided voice refuse to
lower the charge. I was astonished to see that the charge was so high.
You seemed to be the controlling power. I saw that the impression made by your course
on the minds of those who were settling their bills was unfavorable to the institution. I
heard some of your brethren pleading with you, telling you that your course was unwise and
unjust, but you were as firm as a rock in your adherence to your course. You claimed that in
what you were doing, you were working for the good of the institution. But I saw persons
go from-----anything but satisfied.—Letter 30, 1887.
Scenes of Familiarity and Adultery—While in Europe the things that transpired in-
----were opened before me. A voice said, “Follow me, and I will show you the sins that
are practiced by those who stand in responsible positions.” I went through the rooms, and I
saw you, a watchman upon the walls of Zion, were very intimate with another man’s wife,
betraying sacred trusts, crucifying your Lord afresh. Did you consider that there was a
Watcher, the Holy One, who was witnessing your evil work, seeing your actions and hearing
your words, and these are also registered in the books of heaven?
She was sitting on your lap; you were kissing her, and she was kissing you. Other
scenes of fondness, sensual looks and deportment, were presented before me, which sent a
thrill of horror through my soul. Your arm encircled her waist, and the fondness expressed
was having a bewitching influence. Then a curtain was lifted, and I was shown you in bed
with-----. My Guide said, “Iniquity, adultery.”—Letter 16, 1888.
The Message Represented as Fruit Being Given Out—Your work has been
represented to me in figures. You were passing round to a company a vessel filled with most
beautiful fruit. But as you offered them this fruit,
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you spoke words so harsh, and your attitude was so forbidding, that no one would accept
it. Then Another came to the same company, and offered them the same fruit. And so
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courteous and pleasant were his words and manner as he spoke of the desirability of the
fruit, that the vessel was emptied.—Letter 164, 1902.
One of Authority Counsels Regarding Locating a Sanitarium—In the night season
I was in a council meeting where the brethren were discussing the matter of the sanitarium
in Los Angeles. One of the brethren presented the advantages of establishing the sanitarium
in the city of Los Angeles. Then One of Authority arose and presented the matter with
clearness and force.—Letter 40, 1902.
Contrasting Scenes; Illustrating Missionary Fervor—I seemed to be in a large
gathering. One of authority was addressing the company, before whom was spread out a map
of the world. He said that the map pictured God’s vineyard, which must be cultivated. As
light from heaven shone upon anyone, that one was to reflect the light to others. Lights were
to be kindled in many places, and from these lights still other lights were to be kindled....
I saw jets of light shining from cities and villages, and from the high places and the low
places of the earth. God’s word was obeyed, and as a result there were memorials for Him
in every city and village. His truth was proclaimed throughout the world.
Then this map was removed and another put in its place. On it light was shining from a
few places only. The rest of the world was in darkness, with only a glimmer of light here
and there. Our Instructor said: “This darkness is the result of men’s following their own
course. They have cherished hereditary and cultivated tendencies to evil. They have made
questioning and faultfinding and accusing the chief business of their lives. Their hearts are
not right with God. They have hidden their light under a bushel.”—Testimonies for the
Church 9:28, 29.
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The Study of the Word and Special Knowledge—With the light communicated
through the study of his Word, with the special knowledge given of individual cases among
his people under all circumstances and in every phase of experience, can I now be in the
same ignorance, the same mental uncertainty and spiritual blindness, as at the beginning
of this experience? Will my brethren say that Sister White has been so dull a scholar
that her judgment in this direction is no better than before she entered Christ’s school, to
be trained and disciplined for a special work? Am I no more intelligent in regard to the
duties and perils of God’s people than are those before whom these things have never been
presented?—Testimonies for the Church 5:686.
Holy Spirit Impressed Ellen White’s Mind and Heart—God has given me a marked,
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solemn experience in connection with his work; and you may be assured that so long as my
life is spared, I shall not cease to lift a warning voice as I am impressed by the Spirit of God