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position. We were given wonderful manifestations of the power of
God.
Miracles were wrought. Again and again, when we were brought
into strait places, the power of God was displayed in our behalf. At
such times, souls were convicted, and amidst the scorn and derision
of the opposing churches, they bore testimony in favor of the truth.—
Letter 105, 1903
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Republishing Experiences of Early Leaders [
In 1915, seven
years after Manuscript 13 (1908) was written, Life Sketches of Ellen
G. White appeared in print. In its pages Ellen White “pictures the
trials, the struggles, and the successes that attended the labors of a few
earnest souls from whose endeavors sprang the churches that afterward
united to form the Seventh-day Adventist denomination (Preface, p.
5).” From chapter 42, on page 255, her own life story and that of
her husband is continued by C. C. Crisler, W. C. White, and Dores
Robinson. Thus the stories of pioneer fortitude and sacrifices have been
recorded in print for all to profit by. Biographies of pioneers such as
James White and John Loughborough, are available at Adventist Book
Centers.
]—I have been instructed to publish the early experiences of
the cause of present truth, showing why we stand, as we do, a people
separate and distinct from the world.... While Satan is stirring up many
to depart from the faith, I am bidden to republish the experiences of the
past and give the message of warning God sends, showing the dangers
of the present time, and what will be in the future.—
Manuscript 13,
1908
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Pioneers to Continue to Speak—I have been instructed that we
should make prominent the testimony of some of the old workers
who are now dead. Let them continue to speak through their articles
as found in the early numbers of our papers. These articles should
now be reprinted, that there may be a living voice from the Lord’s
witnesses. The history of the early experiences in the message will
be a power to withstand the masterly ingenuity of Satan’s deceptions.
This instruction has been repeated recently. I must present before the
people the testimonies of Bible truth, and repeat the decided messages
given years ago. I desire that my sermons given at camp meetings and
in churches may live and do their appointed work.—
Letter 99, 1905
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Sacrifice Essential for Work to Continue—In order that the
gospel may go to all nations, kindreds, tongues, and peoples, self-