Life sketches of ellen g. white

the second advent was thought to be in the year 1843. The
time seemed so short in which souls could be saved that I
resolved to do all that was in my power to lead sinners
into the light of truth. p. 47, Para. 1, [LS15].
I had two sisters at home,--Sarah, who was several years
older than myself, and my twin sister Elizabeth. We talked
the matter over among ourselves, and decided to earn what
money we could, and spend it in buying books and tracts to
be distributed gratuitously. This was the best we could do,
and we did this little gladly. p. 47, Para. 2, [LS15].
Our father was a hatter, and it was my allotted task to
make the crowns of the hats, that being the easiest part of
the work. I also knit stockings at twenty-five cents a
pair. My heart was so weak that I was obliged to sit
propped up in bed to do this work; but day after day I sat
there, happy that my trembling fingers could do something
to bring in a little pittance for the cause I loved so
dearly. Twenty-five cents a day was all I could earn. How
carefully would I lay aside the precious bits of silver
taken in return, which were to be expended for reading
matter to enlighten and arouse those who were in darkness!
p. 47, Para. 3, [LS15].
I had no temptation to spend my earnings for my own
personal gratification. My dress was plain; nothing was
spent for needless ornaments, for vain display appeared
sinful in my eyes. So I had ever a little fund in store
with which to purchase suitable books. These were placed in
the hands of experienced persons to send abroad. p. 47,
Para. 4, [LS15].
Every leaf of this printed matter seemed precious in my
eyes; for it was as a messenger of light to the world,
bidding them prepare for the great event near at hand. The
salvation of souls was the burden of my mind, and my heart
ached for those who flattered themselves that they were
living in security, while the message of warning was being
given to the world. p. 48, Para. 1, [LS15].
The Immortality Question -- One day I listened to a
conversation between my mother and a sister, in reference
to a discourse which they had recently heard, to the effect
that the soul had not natural immortality. Some of the
minister's proof texts were repeated. Among them I remember
these impressed me very forcibly: "The soul that sinneth,