The Great Second Advent Movement: Its Rise and Progress

Demands of the Publishing Work

In 1851-52 the Advent Review and Sabbath Herald was printed at Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Here Mr. Thompson furnished Elder White and his wife house room free; and with borrowed furniture they were again privileged to set up housekeeping. GSAM 312.2

At this time believers in the present truth were increasing, and with this increase there was a demand for the personal labors of Elder and Mrs. White. This, with the work of editing, created a demand for office help. Just at that time others were impressed to assist in the literary work. As an illustration of how the Lord works in response to the faith of his people, and raises up workers in the time of need, we give the experience of a devoted sister, Mrs. Rebecca Smith, of West Wilton, N.H.:— GSAM 312.3

After the passing of the time, her son Uriah and daughter Annie R. desired greatly to attend school, that they might fit themselves for teaching. The mother feared the children were drifting away to the world, and, in fact, her fears were not wholly groundless. The parental love of the mother was reciprocated by the children. GSAM 312.4