His Messenger

About this Book

In nearly every Adventist home there are a number of the wonderful books written by Ellen G. White. While these are read by the older members of the family, the boys and girls have not always realized that many of the truths in these books are for them too. It is to help them to become acquainted with the writer of these precious messages and with the messages themselves that this story of the gift of prophecy has been written. HMes 7.1

In Bible times God spoke to His people through His messengers, who were generally called prophets. Through the wisdom and counsel that God gave them, they were able to guide the people. As long as the nation of Israel followed the counsels of the prophets, it prospered and was respected by other nations. HMes 7.2

Because of the importance of the times just before the second coming of Jesus, God again chose someone to speak for Him. Mrs. White was only seventeen years old when she began her work, and for seventy years she faithfully bore the messages of God to the church. HMes 7.3

The stories in this volume are all true and are taken from Mrs. White’s books, letters, and articles printed in various periodicals. Not only are the stories true, but in many cases we have used the very words that Mrs. White used in speaking and writing. In a few places where she wrote about what someone said, we have put in the words just as we think she would have spoken them. A few times where words have been used by Mrs. White that would not be understood by boys and girls, easier words have been put in their place. We have been very careful, however, not to change in any way the thought she presented. HMes 7.4

The books, papers, and letters of Mrs. White are kept in the office of The Ellen G. White Publications at the General Conference headquarters at Washington, D.C. The Board of Trustees who care for these writings are pleased that this book telling of how God used Mrs. White as His messenger has been written. They have allowed me to use letters and other material containing interesting stories for young people. Those in charge of that office have carefully read the manuscript for this book, and they have given their approval to the methods used in presenting this story to our boys and girls. HMes 7.5

May you find in this story of the gift of prophecy a new inspiration to study the messages that God has sent to us through His messenger. HMes 7.6

Ruth Wheeler