Ellen G. White: The Early Years: 1827-1862 (vol. 1)

Some High Points of her Work in Eastern Maine

Having quoted from Nichols’ letter—a very enlightening statement—we now look at some of the high points of Ellen's work in Maine in the late winter and spring of 1845. She labored for three months in eastern Maine, a period described by Otis Nichols as a time in which “she continued to travel day and night, talking almost every day until she had visited most of the Advent bands in Maine and the easterly part of New Hampshire.” 1BIO 77.4

At Orrington, as noted, she met James White, and from that time he accompanied her and her woman traveling companion as they went from place to place seeking out the Advent believers. At Garland the blessing of the Lord was especially sensed as she felt an angel standing by her side to strengthen her (Spiritual Gifts, 2:39). At Exeter she contended with fanatical persons “exalted by the spirit of Satan.” At Atkinson officers of the law entered the meeting place and attempted for an hour and a half to arrest and remove Elder Damman, but were unable to do so. When the believers felt that the power of God had been demonstrated and that the time had come for him to submit, the officers carried him out with ease (Ibid., 2:41). At his hearing he was able to testify to his faith. 1BIO 77.5