Ellen White: Woman of Vision

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The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Looking back in 1906, Ellen White freely attributed to the work of the Holy Spirit the truths set forth in the books tracing the great controversy story. She mentioned only three of the Conflict books, for Prophets and Kings and The Acts of the Apostles were not yet published. WV 358.6

How many have read carefully Patriarchs and Prophets, The Great Controversy, and The Desire of Ages? I wish all to understand that my confidence in the light that God has given stands firm, because I know that the Holy Spirit's power magnified the truth, and made it honorable, saying: “This is the way, walk ye in it.” In my books the truth is stated, barricaded by a “Thus saith the Lord.” WV 358.7

The Holy Spirit traced these truths upon my heart and mind as indelibly as the law was traced by the finger of God, upon the tables of WV 358.8

stone, which are now in the ark (Letter 90, 1906 [Colporteur Ministry, 126]). WV 359.1