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A Preview of
Life Sketches
By Ellen G. White
A Spirit of Prophecy Book

Contents


Preface
Chapter I. Childhood.....17

Misfortune

Education

Chapter 2 Conversion.....20
Chapter 3 Strivings Against Doubt.....26

The Advent Cause in Portland

In Perplexity over Sanctification
The Doctrine of Eternal Punishment

Chapter 4 Beginning of Public Labors.....32

Dream of Temple and Lamb

Dream of Seeing Jesus
Friendly Sympathy and Counsel
My First Public Prayer
A View of the Father's Love
Bearing Testimony
Laboring for Young Friends

Chapter 5 Separation from the Church.....43
Chapter 6 The Disappointment of 1843-44.....54
Chapter 7 My First Vision.....64
Chapter 8 Call to Travel.....69

Encouragement from the Brethren

Fear of Self-Exaltation
Among the Believers in Maine

Chapter 9 Answers to Prayer.....74
Chapter 10 Labors in New Hampshire.....77

Encouragement for Elder Morse

A Lack of True Godliness
Spiritual Magnetism
Meeting at Brother Collier's
The "Cannot-Sin" Theory
True Sanctification

Chapter 11 Meeting Fanaticism.....85

A False Humility

Fruits of the "No-Work" Doctrine
The Dignity of Labor
A Severe Trial
Exhortations to Faithfulness
The Seal of Divine Approval
Lessons from the Past

Chapter 12 The Sabbath of the Lord.....96
Chapter 13 Marriage And United Labors.....97

In Confirmation of Faith

Fervent, Effectual Prayer
Labors in Massachusetts
A View of the Heavenly Sanctuary

Chapter 14 Struggles with Poverty.....105

First Visit to Connecticut

Conference at Rocky Hill
Earning Means to Visit Western New York

Chapter 15 Labors in Western New York in 1848.....110

Conference at Volney

Visit to Brother Snow's -- Hannibal
Meeting at Port Gibson
Visit to Brother Harris's -- Centerport
Visit to Brother Abbey's -- Brookfield

Chapter 16 A View of the Sealing.....116
Chapter 17 Encouraging Providences.....120

Healing of Gilbert Collins

Healing of Sister Temple
The Family of Leonard Hastings
Moving to Connecticut in 1849
Living Waters -- A Dream

Chapter 18 Beginning to Publish.....125

"The Present Truth"

Visit to Maine
Advancing by Faith
Residence in Oswego

Chapter 19 Visiting the Scattered Flock.....129

At Camden, N.Y.

In Vermont
Rising above Despondency
In Canada East
The Meeting at Johnson, Vt.
Return to New York

Chapter 20 Publishing Again.....136

Satan's Efforts to Hinder

Triumphing Through Faith
The Review and Herald
Removal to Saratoga Springs

Chapter 21 In Rochester, New York......142

Death of Robert Harmon

Pressing On
Conversion of the Office Foreman
Nathaniel and Anna White

Chapter 22 Advancing Under Difficulties.....148

First Visit to Michigan

Writing and Traveling
Deliverance from Disease
Visit to Michigan and Wisconsin -- 1854
Return to Rochester
Death of Anna White

Chapter 23 Removal to Michigan.....157

Comforting Assurances

Captivity Turned

Chapter 24 Labors in the Middle West --1856-58.....160

A Victory at Waukon, Iowa

View at Lovett's Grove, Ohio
Writing "Spiritual Gifts," Vol. 1

Chapter 25 Personal Trials.....164

Efforts to Establish the Publishing Work

Parental Cares
Loss of Children

Chapter 26 Battling Against Disease.....167

The Sickness of Elder James White

Sojourn at Dansville, N. Y.
Seasons of Prayer and Blessing

Chapter 27 Conflicts and VictorLabors at Wright, Mich......173
Chapter 28 Among the Churches in NewEngland.....178

In Maine

Revival Services at Washington, N. H.
In Vermont and New York
Return to Michigan

Chapter 29 Reclaiming the Lost.....183

An Encouraging Dream

Visiting Churches in Michigan
Caring for the Sick
Revival Meetings at Greenville
The Lost Sheep
En Route to Battle Creek
The General Conference of May

Chapter 30 Traveling the Narrow Way.....190
Chapter 31 Burden Bearers.....194
Chapter 32 A Solemn Dream.....197
Chapter 33 Missionary Work.....203
Chapter 34 Broader Plans.....208
Chapter 35 Into All the World......211

Special Preparation

Opening Providences
Sowing Beside All Waters
Publications in Many Languages
A Harvest of Precious Souls

Chapter 36 Circulating the Printed Page.....216
Chapter 37 Public Labors in 1877.....219

Special Services for College Students

Temperance Meetings
On the Indiana Camp Ground
Walking Out by Faith
The Eastern Camp Meetings
Return to Michigan and California

Chapter 38 Visit to Oregon......229

The Voyage

Meetings of Special Interest
A Prison Service
The Return Journey

Chapter 39 From State to State.....235

In Colorado

The New England Conference
Meeting in Maine
At Battle Creek
Kansas Camp Meetings
Visit to Texas

Chapter 40 A View of the Judgment.....241

Times of Test and Trial

A Call for Burden Bearers

Chapter 41 The Death of Elder James White.....247
Chapter 42 Fortitude Under Affliction.....255

Personal Reflections

Finding Rest in Labor for Souls
Special Efforts for the Youth

Chapter 43 Restoration of Health.....261
Chapter 44 Writing and Speaking.....267

Visit to Battle Creek

The Path of Obedience
Ripening for the Harvest
Lay Members as Missionaries for God
An Example of Self-Sacrifice
Filling Up the Ranks of Workers
Establishing Faith in Bible Truth
The General Conference of 1883
Closing Labors in the East

Chapter 45 Labors in Central Europe.....281

The "Imprimerie Polyglotte"

Publishing Houses in Many Lands
The Sale of Literature
The Training of Colporteurs
Development Through Faithful Service
Visits to Italy

Chapter 46 Labors in Great Britain and Scandinavia.....291

Consecration, Courage, Confidence

Dispelling the Darkness
First Visit to Scandinavia
Second Visit to Scandinavia
Fifth European Missionary Council
Efficiency in Missionary Service
"Go Forward!"
A Remarkable Development
Messages of Hope and Courage

Chapter 47 In Confirmation of Confidence.....309

Proposals Regarding Centralization

Suggested Changes in Policy
Formal Consideration of Proposed Changes
A Special Committee Council
The Sa8bath Service

Chapter 48 Danger in Adopting Worldly Policy in the
Chapter 49 Across the Pacific.....331

The Voyage

The Australian Conference Meeting
Consideration of School Interests
Sickness, and Change of Plans
The Opening of the Australasian
Bible School
Encompassed by Infirmities
A Review of Experience
The Australian Conference of January, 1893
Labors in New Zealand

Chapter 50 The First Australian Camp Meeting.....344
Chapter 51 The Avondale School.....349

Work and Education

Looking for a Suitable Property
An Industrial Experiment
A Beautiful Dream
Help from Friends in Africa
Putting Up the First Buildings
Another Test of Faith
Aims and Objects
Missionary Labor the Highest Training
Fields White unto the Harvest
A Training Ground for Mission Fields
After Many Years

Chapter 52 Through the South to the Conference of 1901.....379

Centers of Influence and of Training

Special Opportunities in the South
Institutional Training in Many Lands
Self-Supporting Missionaries
Reorganization

Chapter 53 At the Nation's Capital.....388

From Battle Creek to the East

In Search of a Site
Favorable Conditions at Takoma Park, D. C.
An Advance Step
Words of Encouragement
"Arise, and Build"

Chapter 54 In Southern California.....399
Chapter 55 The San Francisco Earthquake.....407

Retributive Judgments

Working the Cities from Outpost Centers
Scenes of Destruction
Warnings and Exhortations
Calls to Repentance

Chapter 56 At The 1909 General Conference.....416

A Representative Gathering

The Work in the Cities
Special Efforts in New England
Delegations from Abroad
Strife among the Nations
Important Counsels

Chapter 57 Closing Labors.....425

Personal Activities

The Pioneers of the Message
Giving the Trumpet a Certain Sound
Book Manuscript Work
A Solemn Charge

Chapter 58 Last Sickness.....440
Chapter 59 The "Elmshaven" Funeral Service.....450
Chapter 60 The Memorial Service at Richmond.....456
Chapter 61 The Funeral Services at Battle Creek.....462

In the Tabernacle

Address by Elder Daniells
Discourse by Elder Haskell
At the Grave




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