Life sketches of ellen g. white

the path shall brighten before you. Every self-denial,
every sacrifice, is faithfully recorded, and will bring its
reward." p. 132, Para. 1, [LS15].
In Canada East -- The blessing of the Lord attended our
conference at Sutton, and after the meeting closed we went
on our way to Canada East. My throat troubled me much, and
I could not speak aloud, or even whisper, without
suffering. We rode praying as we went, for strength to
endure the journey. p. 132, Para. 2, [LS15].
Thus we continued until we arrived at Melbourne. We
expected to meet opposition there. Many who professed to
believe in the near coming of our Saviour fought against
the law of God. We felt the need of strength from God. We
prayed that the Lord would manifest Himself unto us. My
earnest prayer was that the disease might leave my throat,
and that my voice might be restored. I had the evidence
that the hand of the Lord there touched me. The difficulty
was instantly removed, and my voice was clear. The candle
of the Lord shone about us during that meeting, and we
enjoyed great freedom. The children of God were greatly
strengthened and encouraged. p. 132, Para. 3, [LS15].
The Meeting at Johnson, VT. -- Soon we returned to
Vermont, and held a remarkable meeting at Johnson. On our
way we stopped several days at the home of Brother E. P.
Butler. We found that he and others of our brethren in
northern Vermont had been sorely perplexed and tried by the
false teachings and wild fanaticism of a group of people
who were claiming entire sanctification, and, under the
garb of great holiness, were following a course of life
that was a disgrace to the Christian name. p. 133, Para.
1, [LS15].
The two men who were leaders in the fanaticism were in
life and character much like those we met four years before
in Claremont, N. H. They taught the doctrine of extreme
sanctification, claiming that they could not sin, and were
ready for translation. They practised mesmerism, and
claimed to receive divine enlightenment while in a sort of
trance. p. 133, Para. 2, [LS15].
They did not engage in regular work, but in company with
two women, not their wives, they traveled about from place
to place, forcing themselves upon the hospitality of the
people. Through their subtle, mesmeric influence, they had