Ellen G. White: The Later Elmshaven Years: 1905-1915 (vol. 6)

Ellen White Writes A Comforting Letter—Her Last

On Sunday, June 14, Ellen White wrote a five-page letter to a woman who was troubled by anxiety. The optimistic and confident line of thought that filled her mind quite largely through the year was readily expressed in this message. It opens with the words: 6BIO 406.3

My Dear Sister:

The Lord has given me a message for you, and not for you only, but also for other faithful souls who are troubled by doubts and fears regarding their acceptance by the Lord Jesus Christ. His word to you is, “Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.” You desire to please the Lord, and you can do this by believing His promises. He is waiting to take you into a harbor of gracious experience, and He bids you, “Be still, and know that I am God.” You have had a time of unrest; but Jesus says to you, “Come unto me, ... and I will give you rest.” The joy of Christ in the soul is worth everything. “Then are they glad,” because they are privileged to rest in the arms of everlasting love.

Put away your distrust of our heavenly Father. Instead of talking of your doubts, break away from them in the strength of Jesus, and let light shine into your soul by letting your voice express confidence and trust in God. I know that the Lord is very nigh to give you victory, and I say unto you, Be helped, be strengthened, be lifted out of and away from the dark dungeon of unbelief. 6BIO 406.4

She wrote of God's waiting to bestow the blessing of forgiveness, “the gifts of righteousness,” and of her privilege to “trust in the love of Jesus.” She asked a pertinent question: 6BIO 407.1

Is Jesus true? Does He mean what He says? Answer decidedly, Yes, every word. Then if you have settled this, by faith claim every promise that He has made, and receive the blessing; for this acceptance by faith gives life to the soul. 6BIO 407.2

As she endeavored to give courage and hope to the disheartened sister, she declared: “I rejoice in the bright prospects of the future, and so may you. Be cheerful, and praise the Lord for His lovingkindness.” 6BIO 407.3

Ellen White closed the letter with these words: 6BIO 407.4

Respond to the calls of God's mercy, my sister, and say, “I will trust in the Lord and be comforted. I will praise the Lord; for His anger is turned away. I will rejoice in God, who gives me the victory.”—Letter 2, 1914.

The entire letter constitutes the closing chapter of Testimonies to Ministers, one of the first compilations published after Ellen White's death. 6BIO 407.5