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Christian Experience and Teachings of Ellen G. White
The first indication of her coming out of vision was a deep inhalation.
Perhaps several seconds would elapse before the next breath. Then
after a few more full breaths she would begin to breathe normally.
These physical conditions correspond to the experiences of the
prophet Daniel while in vision, as he records them in the tenth chapter
of his prophecy. He refers to a loss of strength, and the appearance
of an angel who imparted supernatural strength. “As for me,” he
declares, “straightway there remained no strength in me, neither is
there breath left in me. Then there came again and touched me one
like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me.”
Daniel 10:17,
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Testimony of an Eyewitness
Elder Uriah Smith, a lifelong associate of Mrs. White and her
husband, bore the following testimony regarding her special gift:
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“Every test which can be brought to bear upon such manifestations
proves them genuine. The evidence which supports them, internal and
external, is conclusive. They agree with the word of God and with
themselves. They are given, unless those best qualified to judge are
invariably deceived, when the Spirit of God is especially present. Calm,
dignified, impressive, they commend themselves to every beholder as
the very opposite of that which is false or fanatical.
“Their fruit is such as to show that the source from which they
spring is the opposite of evil.
“1. They tend to the purest morality. They discountenance every
vice, and exhort to the practice of every virtue. They point out the
perils through which we are to pass to the kingdom. They reveal the
devices of Satan. They warn us against his snares. They have nipped in
the bud scheme after scheme of fanaticism which the enemy has tried
to foist into our midst. They have exposed hidden iniquity, brought
to light concealed wrongs, and laid bare the evil motives of the false-
hearted. They have aroused and rearoused us to greater consecration to
God, more zealous efforts for holiness of heart, and greater diligence
in the cause and service of our Master.
“2. They lead us to Christ. Like the Bible, they set Him forth as
the only Hope and only Saviour of mankind. They portray before us