Life sketches of ellen g. white

"All who remain pure and uncorrupted from the spirit and
influence prevailing at this time, will have stern
conflicts. They will come through great tribulation; they
will wash their robes of character, and make them white in
the blood of the Lamb. These will sing the song of triumph
in the kingdom of glory. Those who suffer with Christ will
be partakers of His glory." p. 271, Para. 3, [LS15].
Ripening for the Harvest -- "The campmeeting at Worcester,
Mass., August 22-28, . . . was an occasion of special
interest to me. I there met a large number of believers,
some of whom have been connected with the work from the
very rise of the third angel's message. Since our last
campmeeting, Brother Hastings, one of the faithful standard
bearers, had fallen at his post. I felt sad as I saw others
weighed down by the infirmities of age, yet I was glad to
see them eagerly listening to the words of life. The love
of God and His truth seemed to glow in their hearts and to
light up their countenances. Their eyes were often filled
with tears, not of sorrow but of joy, as they heard the
message from God by the mouth of His servants. These aged
pilgrims were present at nearly all the meetings; as if
they feared that, like Thomas, they might be absent when
Jesus should come in, and say, 'Peace be unto you.' p.
271, Para. 4, [LS15].
"Like ripening grain these precious tried and faithful
ones are fitting for the harvest. Their work is nearly
done. They may be permitted to remain till Christ shall be
revealed in the clouds of heaven with power and great
glory. They may drop out of the ranks at any time, and
sleep in Jesus. But while darkness covers the earth and
gross darkness the people, these children of the light can
lift up their heads and rejoice, knowing that their
redemption draweth nigh. . . . p. 272, Para. 1, [LS15].
Lay Members as Missionaries for God -- "As I looked over
the congregation of believers, and marked the serious,
earnest expression upon their countenances, . . . my eyes
rested upon not a few who had a knowledge of the truth, and
who, if this knowledge were but sanctified, might
accomplish a work for God. I thought: If all these realized
their accountability to God and their duty to their fellow
men, and would work as the Lord has given them ability,
what a light would shine forth from them in Massachusetts,
and even extend to other States! If every one who has