Chapter 18—Special Appeals in Public Ministry
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Ellen G. White, in her public ministry effectively employed the
appeal which called for a response. Presented here are accounts of a
number of instances which reveal her use of such methods under
varying circumstances.—Compilers.
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At Battle Creek in Early Days
Attended meeting at the church at Battle Creek. Spoke to the
people about one hour with freedom, in regard to the fall of Adam
bringing misery and death, Christ bringing life and immortality to
light through His humiliation and death. Felt to urge upon the people
the necessity of entire consecration to God—the sanctification of the
entire being, soul, body, and spirit. Spoke upon the death of Moses
and the view he had of the promised land of Canaan. There was a
depth of feeling in the congregation.... In meeting that evening we
called those forward who had a desire to be Christians. Thirteen came
forward. All bore testimony for the Lord. It was a good work.—Diary,
January 12, 1868.
Earnest Work at Tittabawassee, Michigan
Meetings were held all through the day. My husband spoke in
forenoon; Brother Andrews in the afternoon. I followed with remarks
quite at length, entreating those who had been interested through the
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meetings to commence from that day to serve God. We called forward
those who wished to start in the service of the Lord. Quite a number
came forward. I spoke several times, beseeching souls to break the
bands of Satan and start then. One mother went to her son and wept
and entreated him. He seemed hard, stubborn, and unyielding. I then
arose and addressed Brother D, begged him to not stand in the way of
his children. He started, then arose, spoke, said he would commence
from that day. This was heard with glad hearts by all. Brother D is a
precious man.
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