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were far backslidden, to come forward, and a goodly number answered
the call....
“After the first attempt of Sister White to speak, as noticed above,
her restoration was complete.”
Regarding the miracle wrought in her behalf, Mrs. White herself
testified in the Signs of November 2, 1882:
“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
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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 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.... I prayed much over the matter, but still remained very
feeble.... 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 Elder
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
looked for no immediate change. The instantaneous work wrought for
me was unexpected. It cannot be attributed to imagination. The people
saw me in my feebleness, and many remarked that to all appearance I
was a candidate for the grave. Nearly all present marked the change
which took place in me while I was addressing them. They stated that
my countenance changed, and the deathlike paleness gave place to a
healthy color.
“I testify to all who read these words, that the Lord has healed
me. Divine power has wrought a great work for me, whereof I am
glad. I was able to labor every day during the meeting, and several
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times spoke more than one hour and a half. My whole system was