Life sketches of ellen g. white

A preliminary examination by Dr. G. E. Klingerman was
followed by a more thorough examination by means of the Xray,
and this revealed unmistakably an intracapsular
fracture of the left femur. It was of course impossible to
determine when the break in the bone had taken place,-whether
before the fall, thus causing Mrs. White to drop to
the floor, or as the result of the fall. p. 442, Para. 4,
[LS15].
The restlessness of the next few days and nights was
accompanied with very little pain. In fact, from the very
first, the Lord mercifully spared His aged servant the
severe pain that ordinarily comes with such injuries. The
usual symptoms of shock, also, were absent. The
respiration, the temperature, and the circulation were
nearly normal. Dr. Klingerman, and Dr. B. F. Jones, his
associate, did all that medical science could suggest to
make their patient comfortable; but at her advanced age
they could hold out but little prospect of ultimate
recovery. p. 443, Para. 1, [LS15].
All through the weeks and months of her last sickness,
Mrs. White was buoyed up by the same faith and hope and
trust that had characterized her life experience in the
days of her vigor. Her personal testimony was uniformly
cheerful and her courage strong. She felt that her times
were in the hand of God, and that His presence was with her
continually. Not long after she was rendered helpless by
the accident, she testified of her Saviour, "Jesus is my
blessed Redeemer, and I love Him with my whole being." And
again: "I see light in His light. I have joy in His joy,
and peace in His peace. I see mercy in His mercy, and love
in His love." To Miss Sara Mcenterfer, for many years her
secretary, she said, "If only I can see my Saviour face to
face, I shall be fully satisfied." p. 443, Para. 2,
[LS15].
In an interview with another she said: "My courage is
grounded in my Saviour. My work is nearly ended. Looking
over the past, I do not feel the least mite of despondency
or discouragement. I feel so grateful that the Lord has
withheld me from despair and discouragement, and that I can
still hold the banner. I know Him whom I love, and in whom
my soul trusteth." p. 443, Para. 3, [LS15].
Referring to the prospect of death, she declared: "I feel,
the sooner the better; all the time that is how I feel --