Life sketches of ellen g. white

attendance. This meeting was immediately followed by the
European Missionary Council, which continued for two weeks.
At these meetings very interesting reports were received
from Scandinavia, Great Britain, Germany, France, Italy,
and Switzerland, where the cause of present truth was
beginning to gain a foothold. The reports elicited some
animated discussions of such subjects as these: The most
effective plans for the circulation of our literature; the
illustrating of our periodicals and books; the use of
tents; and the bearing of arms. p. 283, Para. 4, [LS15].
The Scandinavian brethren reported that the sales of
literature in their conferences during the preceding fiscal
year had amounted to $1,033. The delegates from Great
Britain reported sales amounting to $550. The Basel office
had received on its German and French periodicals $1,010.
p. 284, Para. 1, [LS15].
Much time was occupied by the colporteurs who had been
laboring in Catholic Europe, in relating their experiences
and in telling the Council why our literature could not be
sold in Europe on the plans that were very successfully
followed in America; and it was urged by them that the
colporteur must be given a salary, as was done by the
leading evangelical societies that were operating in
Catholic countries. p. 284, Para. 2, [LS15].
During the nineteen days covered by the Conference and the
Council, Mrs. White was an attentive listener to the
reports, which were given mostly in English. She spoke
words of encouragement and cheer in the business meetings,
and in the early morning meetings gave a series of
instructive addresses, dealing with such subjects as love
and forbearance among brethren; manner of presenting the
truth; unity among laborers; courage and perseverance in
the ministry; how to work in new fields. Addressing the
missionary workers, she said: p. 284, Para. 3, [LS15].
"Remember, brethren, in every perplexity, that God has
angels still. You may meet opposition; yea, even
persecution. But if steadfast to principle, you will find,
as did Daniel, a present helper and deliverer in the God
whom you serve. Now is the time to cultivate integrity of
character. The Bible is full of rich gems of promise to
those who love and fear God. p. 285, Para. 1, [LS15].
"To all who are engaged in the missionary work I would