Life sketches of ellen g. white

appearance changed, and she spoke for some time with
clearness and energy. She then invited those who wished to
make a start in the service of God, and those who were far
backslidden, to come forward, and a goodly number answered
the call. . . . p. 263, Para. 3, [LS15].
"After the first attempt of Sister White to speak, as
noticed above, her restoration was complete." p. 263,
Para. 4, [LS15].
Regarding the miracle wrought in her behalf, Mrs. White
herself testified in the Signs of Nov. 2, 1882: p. 263,
Para. 5, [LS15].
"For two months my pen has been resting; but I am deeply
grateful that I am now able to resume my writing. The Lord
has given me an additional evidence of His mercy and loving
kindness by again restoring me to health. By my recent
illness I was brought very near to the grave; but the
prayers of the Lord's people availed in my behalf. p. 263,
Para. 6, [LS15].
"About two weeks before our campmeeting the disease from
which I had been suffering was checked, yet I gained little
strength. As the time for the meeting drew near, it seemed
impossible that I could take any part in it. . . . I prayed
much over the matter, but still remained very feeble. . . .
In my suffering condition I could only fall helpless into
the arms of my Redeemer, and there rest. p. 264, Para. 1,
[LS15].
"When the first Sabbath of the meeting came, I felt that I
must be upon the campground, for I might there meet the
divine Healer. In the afternoon I lay upon a lounge under
the large tent, while Elder Waggoner addressed the people,
presenting the signs that show the day of God very near. At
the close of his discourse, I decided to rise to my feet,
hoping that if I thus ventured out by faith, doing all in
my power, God would help me to say a few words to the
people. As I began to speak, the power of God came upon me,
and my strength was instantly restored. p. 264, Para. 2,
[LS15].
"I had hoped that my feebleness might gradually pass away,
but had looked for no immediate change. The instantaneous
work wrought for me was unexpected. It cannot be attributed
to imagination. The people saw me in my feebleness, and