Sermons and Talks, Volume 1 - Ellen G. White

it will come suddenly, unexpectedly--at a time
when we are least expecting it. But we can have a
clean record in heaven today, and know that God
accepts us; and finally, if faithful, we shall be
gathered into the kingdom of heaven.
(Several testimonies were borne by various
members of the congregation; but the response was
not so hearty as might have been expected after
such an appeal had been made. The testimonies
were more or less indefinite, with, however, a few
exceptions. The break that seemed necessary in
order that the spirit of confession might come in,
was not made. It seemed as if the powers of
darkness were striving for the mastery. It was at
this juncture that the prayer was offered by Sister
White.)
Mrs. E. G. White: I should like to pray.
(Praying) Our heavenly Father, we come to Thee
this evening, as our only Refuge, as our only
Helper, as the only One who can save us from
ourselves. Oh, my heavenly Father, Thou hast
heard the words that I have tried to say to this
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