Signs of the Times, Book 1 - Ellen G. White

November 2, 1882
My Health Restored
For two months my pen has been resting; but I am deeply grateful that I
am now able to resume my writing. The Lord has given me an additional
evidence of his mercy and loving-kindness by again restoring me to health.
By my recent illness I was brought very near to the grave; but the prayers of
the Lord's people availed in my behalf.
About two weeks before our camp-meeting in this State, the disease
from which I had been suffering was checked, yet I gained little strength. As
the time for the meeting drew near, it seemed impossible that I could take
any part in it. There was but little prospect that I could even go upon the
ground. I prayed much over the matter, but still remained very feeble, unable
to endure any taxation. A severe cough troubled me night and day. The pain
in my left lung was so great that I could not lie upon that side. I was very
weak, both in body and mind. My courage and energy seemed paralyzed. I
was unable even to exercise faith. In my suffering condition I could only fall
helpless into the arms of my Redeemer, and there rest.
When the first Sabbath of the meeting came, I felt that I must be upon
the camp-ground, for I might there meet the Divine Healer. In the afternoon I
lay upon a lounge under the large tent, while Eld. Waggoner addressed the
people, presenting the signs that show the day of God very near. At the close
of his discourse, I decided to rise to my feet, hoping that if I thus ventured
out by faith, doing all in my power, God would help me to say a few words
to the people. As I began to speak, the power of God came upon me, and my
strength was instantly restored.
I had hoped that my feebleness might gradually pass away, but had
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