Early Pioneers, 1888, Britain & Australia | Lineage | Broadcast 7 | Season 2
Summary
TLDRThis video recounts the early struggles and sacrifices of Seventh-day Adventist pioneers, focusing on the hardships faced by leaders like J.N. Andrews and James White, who worked tirelessly despite personal loss and illness. It highlights key historical events, including the 1888 General Conference session, theological debates, and the expansion of the Adventist Church in Britain and Australia. The narrative emphasizes the dedication of young missionaries, the challenges of leadership, and how seeking God's will can be a journey of perseverance, even in the absence of clear direction.
Takeaways
- 📜 The early days of the Adventist Church saw frequent deaths due to overwork, poor diets, and inadequate vaccinations, with many young people buried at Mount Hope Cemetery.
- 💔 J.N. Andrews lost his wife Angeline at age 48, and later his daughter Mary to tuberculosis, contracting the disease himself after staying by her side until her death.
- ⚰️ J.N. Andrews passed away at the young age of 54, leaving an impact on the Adventist Church and its future direction, especially the 1888 General Conference session.
- 👨⚕️ James White worked tirelessly for the church, holding multiple roles, and died 34 years before his wife, Ellen White, in 1881.
- 🙏 Young Adventist pioneers, often in their teens and twenties, dedicated their lives to spreading the gospel, many of whom died early yet contributed significantly to the church’s growth.
- ⚔️ The 1888 General Conference session in Minneapolis was a controversial event, remembered for theological debates on righteousness by faith between younger and older leaders.
- 😔 The aftermath of the 1888 session led to ongoing tension, but also revivals and a deeper understanding of righteousness by faith, with Ellen White advocating for Christian unity in conflict.
- 🌍 S.N. Haskell was instrumental in spreading Adventism globally, especially in Australia and New Zealand, helping establish key institutions and training centers.
- 🛠 J.N. Loughborough faced challenges starting the Adventist work in Britain, but his persistence led to the establishment of the first Adventist church in the UK by 1883.
- 🤔 Ellen White’s call to Australia was not clear-cut, but she moved forward in faith, illustrating that God’s guidance is not always explicit and sometimes requires action despite uncertainty.
Q & A
Who was J.N. Andrews, and what significant events impacted his life?
-J.N. Andrews was an early Seventh-day Adventist missionary and leader. His life was marked by tragedy, including the death of his wife Angeline and later his daughter Mary, who both passed away from illness. Andrews himself contracted tuberculosis from his daughter and died at 54.
What challenges did early Seventh-day Adventist pioneers face, according to the script?
-Early Seventh-day Adventist pioneers faced significant challenges, including poor nutrition, inadequate vaccinations, and the frequent deaths of young people from diseases like tuberculosis. They also worked tirelessly, often leading to exhaustion and early death.
What was the significance of the 1888 General Conference session?
-The 1888 General Conference session, held in Minneapolis, was a pivotal event in Adventist history. It was marked by theological tension, particularly around the topic of righteousness by faith, which led to a spirit of opposition and debate within the church.
What were the contributions of James White to the Seventh-day Adventist Church?
-James White was a key figure in the Adventist Church, serving as the editor of the Review and Herald, General Conference president, and playing multiple roles that advanced the church's mission. He worked tirelessly, and his contributions left a lasting impact.
What impact did the 1888 debate over the law in Galatians have on the church?
-The debate over whether the law in Galatians 3 referred to the ceremonial or moral law created significant division. Some feared it would undermine the Sabbath teaching, but over time, the church realized the issue wasn't as critical as originally thought.
How did the lives of pioneers like Nathaniel and Anna White end, and what role did tuberculosis play?
-Nathaniel and Anna White, siblings of James White, both died young in their early 20s due to tuberculosis. The disease claimed many young lives during the early days of the church.
How did Stephen Haskell contribute to the growth of the Adventist Church?
-Stephen Haskell played a significant role in organizing the New England Conference, founding the South Lancaster Academy, and promoting missionary efforts. He also pioneered the Vigilant Missionary Society, which evolved into the Adventist Book Center.
How did Ellen White respond to her call to go to Australia, and what does this teach about decision-making in faith?
-Ellen White initially hesitated but eventually went to Australia despite not receiving clear divine direction. This teaches that sometimes God leaves decisions to individuals, and action is better than delay when there is no clear guidance.
What were some of the hardships Ellen White faced in Australia, and how did they impact her work?
-Ellen White faced illness, including rheumatic fever, while in Australia. Despite this, she continued writing and produced the book 'The Desire of Ages.' Her personal struggles deepened her relationship with God and contributed to her spiritual growth.
What lessons can be drawn from the conflicts and debates within the Adventist Church, as highlighted by the 1888 session?
-The 1888 session teaches the importance of maintaining Christ-like love and grace during theological conflicts. The script emphasizes the need to focus on the core message of Christ's love and righteousness rather than getting sidetracked by divisive issues.
Outlines
🕊️ Sacrifices of Early Adventist Pioneers
The early Adventist pioneers faced numerous hardships, including death from overwork and disease. John Nevins Andrews, an influential figure in the Adventist church, experienced personal tragedies as his wife, Angeline, passed away at 48, and his daughter, Mary, succumbed to tuberculosis despite medical intervention. Andrews’ deep commitment to his family, particularly his daughter, led to his contraction of tuberculosis, resulting in his early death at 54. His life raises questions about how his continued involvement might have shaped key church events, such as the 1888 General Conference session. The graves of these pioneers reflect the sacrifices of young people who dedicated their lives to spreading the Adventist message.
💬 Theological Debates at the 1888 General Conference
The 1888 General Conference session, held in Minneapolis, is remembered for its theological conflicts rather than its accomplishments. At the heart of the controversy were debates between A.T. Jones and E.J. Waggoner, who emphasized righteousness by faith, and older leaders like Uriah Smith and G.I. Butler, who opposed their teachings. The debates centered around the interpretation of the law in Galatians 3, which some feared threatened core Adventist beliefs like the Sabbath. Ellen White later described the event as one of the saddest in the church's history. Despite the tension, many were deeply impacted by the message, and revivals occurred throughout the U.S. in the following year.
🌍 Learning from 1888: Keeping Christ Central
Reflecting on the 1888 debates, the church eventually recognized that the issue over Galatians 3 was not as critical as once thought. Ellen White repeatedly stated that the law in Galatians should not have been the focal point of division. Instead, both sides lost sight of the central message of Christ’s righteousness. Jones and Waggoner, despite their brilliance, ultimately left the church, teaching the importance of following God’s word rather than individuals. The message they presented will need to be shared again, but with a greater emphasis on humility and the spirit of Christ.
🚀 Stephen Haskell’s Impact and Initiatives
Stephen Haskell, a pivotal figure in Adventist history, made a significant impact through his leadership and organizational abilities. Converted at 15, Haskell embraced the Sabbath after initially opposing it. He was ordained at 37 and served as the first president of the New England Conference. Haskell pioneered several initiatives, including the Vigilant Missionary Society, which eventually evolved into the Adventist Book Center. His work extended internationally, contributing to the establishment of the Adventist movement in Australia and New Zealand, and he played a role in founding the South Lancaster Academy, which later became Atlantic Union College.
🌍 Expanding Adventism in Britain and the Challenges Faced
The Adventist Church in Britain had a slow but steady growth, starting with J.N. Loughborough’s challenging mission in Southampton. Although initial efforts did not yield many converts, by 1883, the first Adventist church was formed in Britain. The British Union was officially established in 1902, and despite the challenges posed by World War I, including conscription, the church grew. Many British Adventists went on to serve as missionaries in Africa and India. The church's expansion highlighted the importance of persistence in evangelism, even when results seemed slow, emphasizing that God rewards faithfulness over apparent success.
✈️ Ellen White’s Call to Australia: Faith Without Clear Answers
Ellen White’s decision to go to Australia in 1891 was not based on a clear vision from God but on her submission to the General Conference's request. Despite her prayers, she received no direct guidance but chose to move forward in faith. Her time in Australia proved crucial to the development of Adventist institutions, including a sanitarium, publishing house, and a college. Her decision illustrates that sometimes God’s guidance is not explicit, and action based on faith is necessary. Her stay in Australia brought significant advancements to the church in the South Pacific region.
🤕 Ellen White’s Health Struggles and Spiritual Growth
During her time in Australia, Ellen White suffered from rheumatic fever, enduring months of severe pain. Despite her illness, she continued writing and remained spiritually active. She found solace in her deepened relationship with Jesus during this time, leading to the writing of 'The Desire of Ages.' This experience exemplified how personal suffering can lead to spiritual growth. Ellen White’s journey teaches that while God may not always provide immediate relief, He uses such times to draw His followers closer to Him.
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Keywords
💡Overwork
💡Tuberculosis
💡J.N. Andrews
💡1888 General Conference
💡Righteousness by Faith
💡Ellen White
💡Minneapolis Conference
💡SN Haskell
💡Missionary Work
💡Conscientious Objectors
Highlights
Overwork and lack of knowledge about nutrition and vaccinations led to early deaths in the early days of the church.
The Andrews family's story is particularly sad, with Angeline Andrews dying at 48 and her daughter Mary contracting tuberculosis shortly after.
J.N. Andrews contracted tuberculosis from his daughter Mary and died at 54, raising questions about what his further impact on the church could have been.
James White held multiple roles in the church and worked tirelessly, doing the work of two or three men before dying in 1881.
Many young Adventist pioneers sacrificed their lives for their faith, pushing forward the church's mission in difficult conditions.
The 1888 General Conference session was a turning point, remembered for its theological debates and opposition, particularly around righteousness by faith.
A key lesson from the 1888 conference was the difficulty of maintaining Christian love and grace during conflict.
Ellen White often emphasized that the debate over the law in Galatians was not as important as some believed.
Jones and Waggoner's message on Christ’s righteousness was powerful, but their eventual departure from the church shows the importance of heart transformation.
Stephen Haskell had a significant impact on the church, starting in New England and expanding internationally.
Haskell’s wife Mary was a devout Christian who endured physical suffering, while his second wife, Hetty, was also a dedicated missionary.
J.N. Loughborough faced challenges in establishing the Adventist Church in Britain, but persistence led to the church's growth there.
During World War I, British Adventists faced persecution for their conscientious objection to military service, with some being imprisoned and tortured.
Ellen White’s call to Australia was a difficult decision, as she received no clear direction from God, but she moved forward in faith.
While bedridden in Australia, Ellen White wrote 'The Desire of Ages' and deepened her relationship with Christ.
Transcripts
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to died from overwork is not something
that happens very often nowadays but in
the early days of our church it seemed
to happen on a frequent basis
coupled with little information on what
a good nutritious diet consisted of as
well as poor vaccinations the graves of
Mount Hope Cemetery here have too many
young people who died early yet whose
impact last far beyond their short years
on earth
the story of the Andrews family is
particularly sad his wife Angeline died
at the age of 48 two years before he
left the u.s. to be a missionary in
Europe they had a close and loving
relationship and the separation that his
travel caused was not easy separation in
death though was even harder and he
moved from Rochester New York to
Lancaster Massachusetts and continued
his work there
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unfortunately his daughter Mary who had
been his backbone of support contracted
tuberculosis and the prognosis didn't
look good he took her back to the United
States to Battle Creek where he had dr.
Kellogg look at her unfortunately
nothing could be done to heal her and
despite the advice from dr. Kellogg J
and Andrews insisted on spending almost
every day with his daughter she had been
his support while he was in Europe after
his wife Angeline had died and he
refused to leave her side in her dying
days dr. Kellogg warned that by
proximity to his daughter he might
contract tuberculosis but he was loyal
right up until the end
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Jane Andrews did contract tuberculosis
from his daughter and died way too young
at just 54 years old and is buried here
in Basel Switzerland one can only wonder
what impact he would have had on the
church if he lived for 30 years longer
or how the outcome of the 1888 General
Conference session might have been
different if he was there
during the course of his life James
white held the position of the editor of
review and Herald as well as General
Conference president amongst other
things he did the work not of one man
but at least two if not three from his
younger years working on the railroad
and cutting grass by hand to working
tirelessly for the church he died 34
years before his wife in 1881 and is
buried here in the Oak Hill Cemetery in
Battle Creek
[Music]
Nathaniel and Anna white siblings of
James white worked here in Rochester for
a few years but both died young in their
early 20s from tuberculosis J and
Andrews other child Carrie is also
buried here along with the autant family
it was the Orton's who prayed for James
White's recovery in 1865 and it was in
the home of their daughter where Ellen
White had her Christmas Day vision that
led to the establishment of the first
seventh-day Adventist sanitarium
here like the graves predominantly of
young people young people in their teens
and 20s who dedicated their lives to a
message to a belief that the world
needed to hear the truth of a crucified
risen and soon-to-come Savior young
people who took their faith seriously
young people who sacrificed and
dedicated their lives more than any
others had to pioneer a new work takes a
lot more effort and sacrifice than to
just keep it running and these young
people sacrificed in the early years and
pushed God's work forward may we examine
our lives and see where we can commit
and dedicate more to finish this work
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the movement had focused on Christ from
the beginning the early Advent believers
asked the question when is Jesus coming
however after the great disappointment
of 1844 they then moved on to ask the
question what is he doing by the early
1880s of the church have lost sight of
Christ and it failed to make in the
center of its doctrines a spirit of
debating had settled in and they were
winning people over to the church more
three debating and a theoretical ascent
of knowledge rather than by emphasizing
heart change
the 1888 general conference session is
the most famous GC session in our
history but unfortunately is remembered
for negative reasons with the questions
often being framed what if it was held
here in Minneapolis Minnesota from
October the 17th to November the 4th and
it was a 27th session held it was held
in the newly constructed Adventist
Church that was located on the northwest
corner of the intersection behind me at
the time world membership was 27,000 and
there were 90 delegates present small by
today's standards mission work in the
South Pacific City evangelism amongst
other ordinary matters were discussed
but no one remembers these Ellen White
later commented I have been instructed
by God that the terrible experience at
the Minneapolis conference is one of the
saddest chapters in the history of the
believers of present truth
prior to the GC session that theological
tension had been building with articles
being published by both sides
something that Ella white spoke very
strongly against also at the various
camp meetings different presentations
were given and a spirit of opposition
debate and bitterness was aroused
however this would come to a head here
in Minneapolis the principal characters
at this GC session were 80 Jones and EJ
Wagner both in their 30s and Uriah Smith
and GI Butler both in their 50s
as the two younger men presented their
messages of righteousness by faith they
were met with opposition they were
presenting on the importance of the
centrality of the cross and of Christ's
righteousness and the importance of
seeing the law in its correct context
however one of the arguments that they
used to show this was that the law in
Galatians 3 was the ceremonial law and
not the moral law this was met with
stiff opposition as some thought that
the teaching of the Sabbath was under
threat and would lead to
misinterpretation and misunderstanding
from other denominations
they were invited to debate and although
this practice was common at the time
they refused to they hadn't come to do
that a rebuttal presentation was made
but the only response at the next
session was to read Bible passages in
turn on the love of God no explanation
given just the Bible read the impact was
profound
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many were impacted by the messages with
SN Haskell and Jo Corliss being two of
them the following year revivals would
take place all over the United States of
America with Ellen White Jones and
Waggoner leading out one of which took
place in South Lancaster Massachusetts
commenting later on Ellen White said I
have never seen a revival go forward
which such thoroughness and yet remains
so free of unjú excitement a few years
later Uriah Smith would apologize to
Ellen White for how he had responded and
would also make a public apology in the
dime Tabernacle in Battle Creek not an
easy thing to do one of the sad outcomes
of 1888 is that the principal presenters
of Jones and Waggoner would eventually
end up apostasy and leaving the church
the reasons for this are many and cannot
be adequately explained in a few minutes
some of the responsibility rests with
them for not letting the message
completely change their own heart yet
some blame must be a portion to the
Brethren who so strongly and bitterly
opposed them this opposition would
become a difficult and overmastering
temptation to the young messengers and
whilst this does not excuse their
departure it does give us some
understanding
a key lesson that we didn't learn in
1888 and that we still struggle with
today is how to be a Christian whilst in
conflict with someone else how do you
show christ-like love when the person
that you're discussing or debating with
has a vastly different viewpoint to you
and or maybe treating you wrongly maybe
we learn to be graceful with those we
disagree with in the conflicts that we
have today
[Music]
the church would move on over time and
realize the issue that was debated
wasn't of the magnitude that people
thought it was at the time so often we
major in - Ellen White would say many
times that the law in Galatians wasn't a
major issue and that the church
shouldn't make it so today is easy to
get sidetracked on other issues and miss
the bigger picture Jones and Waggoner
were some great preachers some of the
brightest minds that our church has seen
and yet ultimately they lost sight of
Jesus today we need to be careful that
we don't follow men but that we follow
God's Word and the message that is
contained there
it wasn't the message that was a fault
but it was the attitude and spirit of
those involved on both sides the message
that they gave will need to be given
again and God will raise up other people
who will overcome where they failed
may we be part of sharing the beautiful
message of the love of God and the
righteousness of Christ to the world
Stephen Haskell was born in the year
1833 in oakum Massachusetts and would go
on to have a huge impact on the world
church he was converted at the age of
fifteen and a few years later he would
marry his first wife Mary at the age of
19 he heard the message of Jesus soon
returned and started to tell everyone
about this one day while he was talking
to a friend he was encouraged that he
should start preaching himself at the
time he was a professional shop maker
but he started to preach and was known
as being able to comprise sound logical
and powerful sermons
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in 1853 he attended a camp meeting in
Winsted Connecticut after which he
decided to travel through Canada on his
way he stopped in Springfield
Massachusetts where he met William Saxby
a tinsmith who introduced him to the
Sabbath
despite being initially opposed to it he
listened to him and after studying it
out he realized that it was biblical and
committed to keeping it a visit later on
with Joseph Bates would further solidify
this decision that he had made
why now he was living here in South
Lancaster and was active in ministering
to the believers in the area keeping
accurate records of the Sabbath schools
churches and members in 1868 he handed a
copy of this report to James White
he showed JH Wagner and JN Andrews and
so impressed were they by his abilities
that they ordained him as a minister
formed a New England Conference and
appointed him as the first president he
was 37 years old at the time
another initiative that he started
during his time here in South Lancaster
was the Vigilant Missionary Society they
started by writing letters of
encouragement lending books and papers
and praying for people over time this
small society would grow and flourish
until it became the ABC or Adventist
book center as we know it today
SN Haskell was a decisive and organized
leader and served as the president here
in New England whilst also being
president in California and president of
the Maine Conference for a time as well
while he was president here in New
England
he saw the forming of the South
lancaster academy which would go on to
become the atlantic union college
standing behind me is found as Hall
built in 1884 the oldest original
Adventist school building
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Stephen Haskell would be instrumental in
the start of the work in Australia and
New Zealand spending 13 months there
whilst he was away travelling his wife
Mary would stay at home she was a
committed Christian and bore her
physical pain with patients later on she
and Stephen would move here to
California where she is buried writing
it Ellen White Stephen said I loved her
and she loved me in capital letters as
if to emphasize the point
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the Lord would provide another wife for
Stephen Hetty heard she was a pioneering
type of woman whom he had met several
times and was an active missionary
having spent time in England Africa and
California they would get married in
Australia in 1897 and would go on to
start a training school in New York City
before later moving to California where
they were instrumental in the start of
their health work here later on they
would move to Nashville Tennessee and it
was whilst there that they heard the sad
news that Ellen White had passed away
SN Haskell had previously been asked to
share the message at her funeral and
delivered a message of hope and triumph
[Music]
[Applause]
as he reached his final years he once
commented to his wife that he was
frustrated that he couldn't do more in
life she told him that whereas he used
to travel and preach now his printed
sermons went to places that he never
could
he lies buried here in California next
to his first wife Mary because he told
the Brethren that when he died to bury
him next to whichever wife was closest
years earlier at his ordination James
White had told him always look to God
rather than man for direction in your
work may we do the same to look to God
rather than our fellow man for our
directions in God's work
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when J and Andrews arrived in England in
1874 on his way to Switzerland he didn't
find any Adventist converse there was
one Adventist English family but they
had emigrated before he arrived in 1878
English born William ynx who himself had
emigrated to America arrived here in
Southampton
for a two-week stay to visit his
relatives and also to evangelize he
passed out some literature while he was
here and was able to convince two people
to keep the Sabbath his next visit in
1878 would prove more fruitful and in
May of that year they sent a request to
the General Conference to send a
minister over in June of that year the
General Conference voted to send the
experienced pioneer and administrator JN
Loughborough
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Southampton was one of the cities at the
Mayflower left from on his way to
America and it would prove the
birthplace of the Adventist Church here
in Britain JN luff profound the work
here both different and more difficult
than in America he held a series of
meetings in an area near where the
present seventh-day Adventist Church is
and his opening crowd of a hundred and
fifty dwindled quickly after two hundred
and fifty five meetings in December of
1879 he did not have a single baptism
though he did have a Sabbath school with
17 members the work was hard and the
challenges were multiple but they
pressed on
in January of 1880 the newly-formed
tract and Missionary Society began
sending signs of the time to libraries
and interested people by February of
that year thirteen people were baptized
in Southampton and by 1883 the first
Adventist Church was formed in Britain
with 19 founding members by the end of
1883 there were 65 members in Britain
and by 1887 there were 120 - the
headquarters of the church in Britain
with the staff and the printing press
would move to Grimsby a house there on
the North Sea coast and by 1884 two
churches would be formed in Grimsby and
also be this building behind me is the
first seventh-day Adventist built and
old church in the British Isles and was
dedicated in 1889
Essen Haskell would come over and take
over the leadership of the church in
Britain and move the headquarters from
the relative obscurity of Grimsby down
to London in London using a house as
their base they began to train local
people and continued with aggressive
literature evangelism in June of that
year they baptized nearly 20 people
Judson Washburn would further develop
the evangelistic work in England with an
emphasis on literature evangelism Christ
centered preaching and musical singing
groups
he held audiences of up to 1000 people
and in the town of Bath baptized nearly
80 people
in 1902 the British Union was formed
with three missions and two conferences
a newly formed college and a health food
factory in 1907 the three institutions
along with the British Union
headquarters were relocated to the 25
hectare Stanberry park which still
serves as a headquarters of the British
Union to this day
even though church membership increased
by 20% through the war World War one
would prove a huge test to the young
church as the challenge of conscription
was faced some were able to serve as
conscientious objectors but others were
less fortunate and were imprisoned and
tortured for refusing to compromise
their faith this memorial stands here as
a testament to their faith under fire
and in recognition of the sacrifice that
they and their families made
even though the work progressed
relatively slowly here in Britain with
quite a few challenges early on workers
from the British Union and graduates
from noob or college here would prove
quite influential in World Missions
serving as missionaries in Africa and
India amongst other places through
dedication and commitment the work moved
on as in other parts of the world there
has never been a glory era of evangelism
but the Commission is to go into all the
world no matter how easy or hard the
work may be if you are living and
working for Christ today in an area and
you're not getting the success that you
hoped or dreamed of then I want to
encourage you to stay faithful at your
duty for God rewards us not according to
our seeming success but according to the
spirit in which the work is done
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how do you know when you are called to
do something or go somewhere how do you
decide if something is the right thing
to do do you always know in black and
white which path to take or which way to
go in life or is it sometimes less clear
does God leave some of the
decision-making to us
Ellen White's call and subsequent trip
to Australia illustrates in many ways
the challenges that we face in seeking
God's will as she faced these two
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in 1891 the General Conference officers
sent an urgent request to Ella white to
spend some time in the new field of
Australia they felt it would be a great
blessing and if she had light in this
direction she was invited to set sail
that same autumn she prayed for weeks
for guidance and direction but nothing
was forthcoming
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she was willing to go even though it was
a great sacrifice as long as she knew
that it was the will of God but despite
her prayers she only heard silence she
said I have not special light to leave
America for this far-off country
nevertheless if I knew it was the voice
of God
I would go she had no light either way
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in the absence of any clear light either
way rather than delay she decided to go
some have viewed her call to Australia
as the result of politically
orchestrated circumstances but Ella
white never got entangled in such
debates she later said to her son Edson
that she came in submission to the
office of the general conference which I
had ever maintained to be Authority this
decision would prove a huge blessing to
the work here in Australia New Zealand
and the South Pacific a blessing they
are still reaping the rewards of today
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not every decision we make does God have
to spell out clearly an action is better
than delay Ellen White move forward and
during her time here in Australia they
would establish a sanitarium and later a
hospital a publishing house a health
food company a college all of which
would grow rapidly over time
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when Ellen White arrived in Australia
she was soon sick with rheumatic fever
for about eight months she was in pain
and was in bed for a long time despite
her pain she would continue to write in
bed but it got worse and worse and it
got to a point where they had to move
her every two hours so as to lessen the
pain eventually she asked to be anointed
and afterwards she said that she was
relieved but not restored but content to
wait for the Lord to work on her behalf
[Music]
during this time while lying on her back
in bed she spent a lot of time in prayer
and later on said that she wouldn't
exchange this experience for anything in
the world
it was during this time that Jesus
became a friend more dear than before
and one of the results of this
experience was the writing of the book
the desire of Ages later on during her
time here
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sometimes God was very explicit with how
he led Ellen White and at other times he
was less direct sometimes he was quiet
and she would have to figure it out if
this was how God led a prophet then we
cannot expect him to be more
prescriptive in our lives today not
every decision we make does he spell out
exactly for us and oftentimes he expects
us to use our minds to reason as we come
to a decision
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God leads us in many ways primarily
through his word through the wise
counsel of friends and through
providential circumstances knowing God's
will is a constant struggle and
challenge that we face at the many
stages in life that we go through I pray
that as you seek God's will in your life
in the decisions that you have to make
whether to go into ministry or not what
occupation to have where to live whom to
marry and as you seek his will you may
move forward decisively
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