Life sketches of ellen g. white

us out of all the wilderness of doubt and trial; guide us
to the land of perfect day, where there will be no more
sin, no more sorrow, and where we shall bask in the smiles
of our blessed Redeemer, who has conquered sin and
therefore is victor over death. And grant, O our Father,
that in that great day, those assembled here may be among
the number who shall live forever with the good who have
gone and those who shall remain until Thy coming. We ask it
all in Jesus' name. Amen." p. 467, Para. 2, [LS15].
Address By Elder Daniells -- A solo, "Rest for the Toiling
Hand," rendered by Professor Griggs, was followed by an
address from the president of the General Conference, Elder
A. G. Daniells. The speaker traced briefly yet clearly the
early life and Christian experience of Mrs. White, and also
her late labors. The first portion of his address served
the purpose of a biographical sketch, and also formed a
basis for the main line of thought running throughout;
namely, that in very truth God has been bestowing upon the
remnant church the precious gift of the spirit of prophecy.
p. 467, Para. 3, [LS15].
Regarding Mrs. White's call early in life to special
ministry for God, and the fruits that have characterized
this ministry, Elder Daniells said: p. 468, Para. 1,
[LS15].
"Taking the Bible as the supreme guide of her life, she
became fully convinced, by its teaching, that the second
coming of Christ was near at hand. On this point she never
wavered, and, believing it with her whole soul, she felt
that the one supreme purpose of every individual at this
time should be to live a blameless life in Christ, and to
devote every resource at command to the salvation of the
lost. p. 468, Para. 2, [LS15].
"This view led her to unceasing prayer for the indwelling
presence of the Holy Spirit. Her yearning for this divine
presence was answered beyond all that she had conceived. .
. . Her life of full surrender, obedience, and prayer for
divine help was rewarded by the bestowal of the gift of
prophecy, one of the choicest of all the gifts of the
Spirit. p. 468, Para. 3, [LS15].
"In December, 1844, the Holy Spirit gave her a revelation
of the second coming of Christ. In this vision of the
future there was given a view of the glorious reward that