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

Did Ellen White Expect to Die?

From time to time the question was asked of W. C. White: “Did Sister White expect to die?” It was asked of him at the 1913 General Conference session. He replied: 6BIO 445.2

The Lord has not told her how long she will live. He has not told her in a positive way that she is to die; but she expects to rest in the grave a little time before the Lord comes. 6BIO 445.3

About fifteen years ago, in one of her night visions, she came out of a very dark place into the bright light, and Father was with her. When he saw her by his side, he exclaimed in great surprise, “What, have you been there too, Ellen?” She always understood that to mean that the Lord would let her rest in the grave a little while before the Lord comes. She has been trying to work with reference to that. 6BIO 445.4

Oftentimes she has had messages to hasten her work—the work of preparing her books—because she had but a short time in which to work.—The General Conference Bulletin, 1913, 219. 6BIO 445.5