Life sketches of ellen g. white

pointed out to train their children to right views of life
and its responsibilities, and to lay the foundation for
their upright Christian characters. The great work of
temperance reform, to be thoroughly successful, must begin
in the home. p. 222, Para. 3, [LS15].
[The work of God seems so important to me in every
department. I must be connected with Jesus in order to do
good to others. I believe there is great blessings for
God's people if they will only come up to their privilege.
What is lacking is living faith. Every moment is precious
now. I cannot endure the thought of time passing and we not
doing as a people the very things God would have us to do.
Our time to work will soon be over. May God help us all to
work in wisdom. My prayer to God is continually for wisdom
and grace to move according to his ?? providence. I dare
not choose my own course or follow my own pleasure, God is
my counsellor, I must look to him for guidance. I must
cling to my Saviour with firm grasp. The Lord is precious
to me the truth in the life of blurt is truly rich and]
Photographic facsimile of a page from a letter written by Mrs. White from
Oakland, Cal., May 12, 1876, to her husband while he was in attendance at
Eastern campmeetings.] p. 223, Para. 1, [LS15].
In the evening Elder Waggoner spoke upon the signs of the
times, to a large and attentive audience. Many remarked
that this discourse, and his sermon upon the Sabbath, had
awakened new thoughts in their minds, and that they were
determined to investigate these subjects. p. 224, Para. 1,
[LS15].
Monday I appealed to the people to give their hearts to
God. About fifty came forward for prayers. The deepest
interest was manifested. Fifteen were buried with Christ in
baptism as the result of the meeting. p. 224, Para. 2,
[LS15].
Walking out by Faith -- We had planned to attend the Ohio
and Western campmeetings; but our friends thought that,
considering my state of health, it would be presumptuous;
so we decided to remain at Battle Creek. Being much of the
time a great sufferer, I placed myself under treatment at
the Sanitarium. p. 224, Para. 3, [LS15].
My husband labored incessantly to advance the interests of
the cause of God in the various departments of the work
centering in Battle Creek. Before we were aware of it, he
was very much worn. Early one morning, he was attacked with