Life sketches of ellen g. white

Early in August, Elder and Mrs. L. J. Rousseau arrived
from America, and on August 24 a term of sixteen weeks was
begun. The teachers were Elder Rousseau, principal; Elder
Starr, Bible; W. L. H. Baker and Mrs. Rousseau, assistants
in common branches; Mrs. Starr, matron. Soon twenty-four
students were in attendance. Nearly all were adults. Twelve
had been canvassers or were preparing for that work. Half
of the remaining twelve had been laborers in some other
line of Christian service. p. 336, Para. 3, [LS15].
On the opening day, short addresses were made by Elders
Daniells, Tenney, Starr, White, and Rousseau; also by Mrs.
White, who in the course of her remarks outlined with
clearness the broad scope of a denominational training
school, and the vital relation that it sustains to the task
of finishing the work of God in the earth without delay.
But her special burden seemed to be to impress upon the
minds of teachers and students the fact that God by His
providence is opening country after country to the heralds
of the cross, and that in these lands of gospel opportunity
the honest in heart are groping eagerly after the light of
saving truth. p. 336, Para. 4, [LS15].
"The plans and work of men," she said, "are not keeping
pace with the providence of God; for while some in these
countries who claim to believe the truth declare by their
attitude, 'We want not Thy way, O Lord, but our own way,'
there are many who are pleading with God that they may
understand what is truth. In secret places they are weeping
and praying that they may see light in the Scriptures, and
the Lord of heaven has commissioned His angels to cooperate
with human agencies in carrying forward His vast
design, that all who desire life may behold the glory of
God." p. 337, Para. 1, [LS15].
"We are to follow where God's providence opens the way,"
the speaker continued; "and as we advance, we shall find
that Heaven has moved before us, enlarging the field for
labor far beyond the proportion of our means and ability to
supply. The great want of the field open before us, should
appeal to all to whom God has entrusted means or ability,
that they may devote themselves and their all to God." p.
337, Para. 2, [LS15].
Nor were those who should receive a training, to be
limited in their missionary endeavors by racial or national
barriers. Wherever they labored, their efforts were to be